Auditor 1
Salary
$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
222785
Department
PSC-Public Service Commission
Opening Date
06/29/2026
Closing Date
7/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
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 youre 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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As an Auditor 1, youll assist in reviewing financial and regulatory filings for the LPSC. In this role, you will:
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: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows:
Auditor 1, the SER is $1,730.40 biweekly.
How To Apply:
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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Sara Simpson
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Sara.simpson@la.gov
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 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:
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):
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Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position
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If you indicated that you do have a qualifying degree in the previous question, please list the degree as it appears on your transcript. If you answered no, please list N/A.
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If you indicated that you have completed 24 semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, and/or information systems, please list each course using the format below: Course acronym and number - Course title - Credit hours - Institution Example: ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 credit hours - LSU If not applicable, enter "N/A."
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Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm