Financial Auditor - State of Louisiana : Job Details

For more than 50 years, the LLA has helped the state of Louisiana foster accountability and transparency within Louisiana's government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.

• Staff Auditor 1/2/3: The Auditor 1 has a minimum annual salary of $49,000; the Auditor 2, $52,920; the Auditor 3, $57,680.
• Senior Auditor 1/2: The Auditor Sr. 1 has a minimum annual salary of $64,150; the Auditor Sr. 2, $76,230.

The LLA is seeking individuals to fill vacancies in our Financial Audit Section. Depending on experience, vacancies may be filled at the Staff or Senior Auditor level.

Application Process: All applicants should apply through the Louisiana Legislative Auditors' website www.llajobs.com. Specific instructions for applying are available there.

Questions: Please send any questions about this position to the Human Resources Department at [email protected].

Benefits: Retirement plan, deferred compensation plan, state holidays, medical, life, dental insurance, flexible schedules, and professional development budgets.

• Baccalaureate degree with 24 semester hours in accounting, 120 credits minimum, GPA of 2.75 from an accredited college or university (any major), and meeting eligibility for the CPA exam in Louisiana.
• 150 college credits required or eligible to sit for the Louisiana CPA exam.

• A master's degree in accounting or a CPA certification.

• Conduct financial, operational, and/or compliance audits for a state entity.
• Develop audit project programs and testing procedures.
• Prepare audit reports and follow up on corrective actions.
• Examine fiscal documents to verify information and record-keeping practices.
• Analyze operational effectiveness and evaluate process controls.
• Test for compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Perform special audits and investigations as needed.
• Use sampling techniques and automated tools during audits.
• Interview personnel and document internal controls.
• Gather audit evidence, evaluate it, and identify risks.