GLO - Auditor I (Minerals Auditor)

About the role

The Texas General Land Office is seeking an Auditor I (Minerals Auditor) within the Energy Resources Department. This position performs entry-level to routine (journey-level) auditing work and works under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs audits and limited reviews that are entry-level to routine (journey-level) in nature as assigned in compliance with applicable standards and time frames for completion.
• Ensures effective communication with the audited companies, GLO personnel and other relevant parties.
• Researches, reconciles and audits various accounts related to energy resources, including reviews for lease compliance, and reports findings.
• Prepares or assists in preparing audit reports in a timely manner and in compliance with state statutes and internal regulations.
• Records activities through the weekly time tracker and monthly report.
• Affords assistance to companies with their royalty reporting and payments using the on-line Royalty Reporting And Control system (RRAC).
• Develops assignment memorandum and techniques for timely completion of audit work and for ensuring efficient and effective use of time.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, BBA-Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Geology, Petroleum Engineering, or related degree.
• Testing: The Excel exam will cover essential functions like using pivot tables, building formulas, and performing sorting, filtering and formatting.
• Monthly salary range: $4,583.34 - $5,000.00
• Yearly Salary Range: $55K - $60K

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties.
• The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
• The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents.
• The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year

Professional Development Opportunities

• The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.
• Veterans Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs!
• Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets.
• Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Accounting, Auditing, and Finance

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section. You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section. Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.