Auditor 1

About the role

The Louisiana Public Service Commission Auditor position independently performs complex assignments as sole auditor, lead auditor, or specialist. Under general supervision, the Auditor manages, plans and performs complex rate case audits of utilities; performs lead worker functions; reviews working papers; testifies at formal hearings; provides technical assistance concerning accounting and financial matters to utilities and the Commissioners' Staff; assists the Audit Supervisor and/or Director in the development, recommendation and implementation of program changes, policies and general operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing financial and regulatory filings for the LPSC.
• Audit Inspection and Supervision Fee payments and annual reports to ensure that jurisdictional utilities have made the proper payments as required by law, and engage stakeholders to bring them into compliance.
• Audit requests for changes in rates (water, wastewater, transportation, gas, electric), which involve reviewing financial and regulatory records and providing a written report of your findings, which should adhere to LPSC regulations.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and learn while assisting other auditors, the audit supervisor, audit manager, or audit director in more advanced docketed proceedings.
• Make appearances in front of the Administrative Law Division to support LPSC Staff Recommendations in Docketed proceedings such as rate cases and tariff filings, including status conferences and hearings.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Utilities Department and Legal Department to ensure that all work is conducted in a timely manner and meets LPSC regulatory requirements.
• Participate in monthly Business and Executive Meetings, which allow our elected Commissioners to take action on docketed proceedings.

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.

Qualifications

• N/A

Skills

Compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$1,730.40 biweekly

Schedule

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday