Salary $3,749.20 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 226606 Department Gov-Office of Elderly Affairs Opening Date 09/28/2026 Closing Date 10/3/2026 11:59 PM Central 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. 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 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

•Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others