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About this Job At the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs, our mission is committed to advocating for the needs and rights of the elderly, improving the quality of life for its seniors, promoting public awareness, intervention in exploitation and abuse, building partnerships with communities, and supporting intergenerational activities. We're seeking a detail-oriented beginner or experienced auditor to oversee the financial management of GOEA's social service contractors, including Area Agencies on Aging, Councils on Aging, and various non-profit and government entities. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of governmental accounting and audit practices. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR 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; OR 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; OR A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR A bachelor's degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation; OR An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Performs Audits of Contractors:

Conducts audits and develops audit procedures and sampling plans. Reviews financial records, transactions, and internal controls for accuracy and compliance. Identifies discrepancies, fraud risks, and policy or regulatory violations. Prepares audit reports and recommends corrective actions. Follows up to ensure recommendations are implemented. Reviews Cost Allocation Plan and Budgets Reviews Independent CPA Audit Reports. Reviews cost allocation plans to determine that costs are accurately classified as direct and/or indirect and in accordance with the approved contract. Reviews and Analyzes Financial Reports. Reviews financial reports to determine that they are mathematically correct, that the receipt of funds is accurate, that budget to achlal variances are within accepted levels, and that services approved in the area plan are being provided. Technical Assistant/Training/Other Duties. Provides training on accounting procedures, budgeting, cost allocation, regulations, allowable costs, reporting, etc.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Career Progression:

Positions may be filled from this recruitment as an Auditor 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation:

The Auditor 1 has an entry salary of $1,730.40 bi-weekly The Auditor 2 has an entry salary of $1,851.20 bi-weekly The Auditor 3 has an entry salary of $2,120.00 bi-weekly Driving, travel and overtime will be required as deemed necessary by the supervisor. The Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify. How to

Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this posting, please email: Human Resources GOEAHR@.la.gov