Senior Auditor for the Mineral Audit Division 2026-02684

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

As a lead auditor in the Mineral Audit Division, plan and conduct independent external mineral tax and state and federal royalty audits of complex business entities that produce minerals within Wyoming to ensure compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations. The position conducts audits for the Department of Revenue, the Office of State Lands and Investments, and the Office of Natural Resources Revenue. The auditor-in-charge plans, coordinates, and conducts severance and ad valorem tax audits and federal and state royalty audits. Fieldwork must follow written audit programs and applicable audit policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The position analyzes legal agreements, contracts, and audit documents to determine valuation compliance, prepares audit reports and correspondence, and may defend audit decisions in appeal hearings and court cases, potentially through the Wyoming State Supreme Court. The role also provides guidance and technical assistance to other auditors and reviews their audits and work papers. The position requires a valid driver's license and willingness to travel, and completion of a federal background check. The State of Wyoming describes its compensation package as including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; retirement pension and 457B plans; and flexible schedules and work-life balance options.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, typically in Finance or Accounting, or 4–6 years of progressive auditing work experience with knowledge at the level of an Auditor II.
0–3 years of progressive auditing work experience with knowledge at the level of an Auditor II if qualifying through the stated bachelor's-degree education path.
Valid driver's license.
Willingness to travel.
Professional oral and written communication skills.
Analytical ability.
Knowledge of financial calculations.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
Public-speaking skill to present examination findings.
Ability to complete a federal background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Business is preferred.
Knowledge of the mineral industry in Wyoming.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and conduct severance and ad valorem tax audits and federal and state royalty audits of companies with activities in Wyoming.
Conduct audit fieldwork using written audit programs and applicable audit policies and procedures, GAGAS, and GAAP.
Conduct opening and closing conferences with taxpayer management and legal staff.
Test and evaluate source documents for validity.
Produce quality audits that justify and defend their outcomes under Wyoming statutes and federal regulations.
Analyze and interpret complex legal agreements, contracts, and audit documents to determine valuation compliance.
Provide audit guidance, assign work, and provide technical assistance to other auditors.
Review audits and audit work papers for accuracy and adequacy.
Prepare audit narratives, audit issues, demand letters, final audit reports, and other audit-related correspondence.
Interpret and apply Wyoming state statutes and federal regulations to audits.
Make decisions and serve as a witness in appeal hearings and court cases.