Principal Excise Tax Auditor 2026-02292

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking a Principal Auditor to plan and conduct independent compliance, operations, and performance audits across state agencies, school districts, and local governments. The role includes leading audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting while following GAGAS and agency procedures, and may involve testifying or training staff.

Expect to deliver clear, well-documented audit work papers, complete audits on schedule, and provide ongoing training and guidance to team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audit planning using risk assessment and internal controls to set audit objectives and scope.
• Lead an audit team and direct workflow for staff commensurate to qualifications and experience.
• Complete audits by finishing fieldwork and analyses; ensure conclusions are supported by evidence and compliant with standards.
• Prepare work papers for supervisory review; draft audit reports; conduct exit conferences with auditees.
• Receive training in GAGAS and department policy requiring 40 CPE hours yearly.
• Provide training to current and new employees through classroom and on-the-job training.
• Provide presentations to auditees to ensure compliance and corrective action.
• Give depositions or testimony in a legal setting.
• Perform work to assist in fraud investigations as necessary.

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

As a Principal Auditor, plan and conduct independent compliance, operations, and performance audits of state agencies, school districts, and local governmental entities that have multiple and diverse accounting, computer, and database systems as well as operating and personnel policies and procedures to protect public funds and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. May direct, instruct, and train employees. Auditors must conduct work in accordance with nationally recognized auditing standards; they are required by those standards to have annual continuing education and must be able to testify under oath in a judicial type environment to defend their work.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: Candice Dillmon / 307-777-5312 / [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Conduct audit planning using risk assessment, internal control evaluation, fraud discussions, other evaluation tools and statutes, engage the auditee and plan the overall strategy for the audit's expected objectives, scope, and conduct.
• Conduct fieldwork according to applicable Government Auditing Standards based on an appropriately written audit program that complies with these standards and Division and Department Procedures Manuals.
• Lead an audit team and direct workflow for staff commensurate to their qualifications and experience.
• Complete Audits by finishing assigned fieldwork and analyses; conduct a detailed review of all work on assigned audits; ensure conclusions are complete, understandable, supported by evidence, and in compliance with standards; prepare work papers for supervisory and managerial review; prepare draft audit report; conduct the exit conference with auditees.
• Receive formal training in accordance with Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and department policy, which require 40 CPE hours every year.
• Provide training to current and new employees through classroom and on the job training.
• Provide training and give presentations to auditees to ensure compliance, corrective action, and accuracy.
• Give depositions or provide testimony in a legal setting.
• Perform work to assist in fraud investigations, as necessary.

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those with a degree in accounting, finance, or other related business degrees.

Preference will be given to those with CPA, CISA, CIA, or CFE.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the Wyoming Constitution, Wyoming Statutes, State of Wyoming, and federal policies, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing standards with the understanding and knowledge to apply them to auditing situations.
• Ability to apply knowledge of audit concepts & exercise judgment during the audit process.
• Knowledge of internal controls and related concepts with the ability to evaluate and recommend improvements to systems.
• Skill in interviewing techniques; data collection and analysis; teamwork and leadership; verbal and written communication with internal and external entities; interpretation and evaluation of complex financial and non-financial information; interpreting, understanding, and applying laws, rules, and regulations.
• The ability to understand and work with various software, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, data analytics software, and Microsoft Word to prepare documents and reports.
• Ability to be organized in work and the analysis; Possess excellent communication skills to interact with all levels of public officials, citizens, CPAs, and internal staff.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Train and direct workflow of assigned staff.
• Complete work with little to no supervision.
• Flexible, innovative, and able to adapt as circumstances change, audit objectives change, and standards are modified.
• Solid understanding of Sampling Theory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Auditor

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Auditor

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.