Auditor 1/2/3

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Auditor 1/2/3 will perform financial, operational, and compliance audits for Louisiana Works' Audit and Security Division in accordance with professional standards, agency policies, and applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities include reviewing financial records, evaluating internal controls and compliance, preparing audit reports, communicating findings and recommendations, and utilizing automated systems and software to support audit activities. The Office of the Secretary (OS) is responsible for setting the overall vision, mission and long-term goals of the department. OS provides leadership and management of all departmental programs, communicates departmental direction, ensures the quality of services provided, and fosters better relations with all stakeholders, thereby increasing awareness and use of departmental services.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in accounting or auditing
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics
• A bachelor’s degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation
• An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• Conducts financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with IIA Global Audit Standards, GAAP, GAGAP, and GAAS.
• Develops and maintains audit programs, work papers, narratives, process flows, and risk matrices that are accurate, complete, and properly documented.
• Evaluates internal controls, identifies risks and audit findings, and ensures findings are supported by sufficient documentation and analysis.
• Communicates audit results, discusses recommendations with management, and assists in developing corrective action plans.
• Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to establish audit objectives and perform effective audit testing.
• Completes audit assignments within established timeframes and maintains required audit reports, time records, and tracking logs.
• Addresses review comments promptly, reports significant issues to management, and completes required annual Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level