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Auditor 1

Salary

$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

215811

Department

PSC-Public Service Commission

Opening Date

12/17/2025

Closing Date

1/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

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.

If you're compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment, this could be the opportunity for you!

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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=158520) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As an Auditor 1, you'll assist in reviewing financial and regulatory filings for the LPSC. In this role, you will:

+ Review requests for Letters of Non-Opposition for transfers of assets, requests to borrow funds, or requests for authority.

+ 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.

+ Review 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.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Auditor 1. This position provides the opportunity to advance within the job series.

Work Schedule:Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Sara Simpson

Louisiana Public Service Commission

[email protected]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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

01

Have you completed twenty-four (24) semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A. Example: Acct 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU

03

Do you possess a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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