Supplemental Information
**This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**
**This position will be filled by promotion of a current permanent LDOE employee only**
Office of Fiscal Operations - School System Financial Services
Job Focus:
This position serves as the technical specialist over detailed school system level fiscal data. This position requires specialized and in-depth knowledge of accounting standards, practices, and reporting requirements, fiscal data elements, data collection processes, and electronic data collection systems.
Candidates with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:
A baccalaureate 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 plus three years of professional-level experience in accounting, financial auditing, operational auditing, or compliance auditing.
One position is available and it is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. This position may be filled by promotion a current permanent classified DOE employee ONLY. The selected candidate may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, job-related certifications, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.
You are encouraged to attach a copy of your college transcripts to your application.
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.
NOTE: 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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
ldoejobs@la.govLouisiana Department of Education – Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
FISCAL OPTION:
A baccalaureate degree with nine semester hours in accounting and an additional fifteen semester hours in any one or combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems plus three years of professional level experience in accounting, financial auditing, operational auditing, or compliance auditing.
GENERAL OPTION:
A baccalaureate 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 plus three years of professional-level experience in accounting, financial auditing, operational auditing, or compliance auditing.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
A certified public accountant (CPA) certificate, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation will substitute for the baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours of the required coursework plus one year of the required experience.
A baccalaureate degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation will substitute for the twenty-four semester hours of required coursework.
A master's degree with a major in accounting, auditing, business administration, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, public administration or information systems and decision science will substitute for the twenty-four semester hours of required coursework plus one year of the required experience.
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To conduct specialized audits to improve practices, promote effectiveness and efficiency, and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Typically, direct from a higher level audit position.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May supervise one subordinate.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Auditor 3 by the presence of serving as a technical specialist over assigned programs.
Differs from Auditor Supervisor by the absence of direct supervisory duties over multiple subordinates.Examples of Work
EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Serves as a technical specialist performing in-depth/expanded activities in programs requiring advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities.
May conduct advanced financial, operational, and/or compliance type audits for an agency.
Prepares special audit reports and follows up to determine if corrective action has been taken.
Performs special audit projects and investigations.
Uses effective sampling techniques during audits, as warranted.
Uses data processing information systems, software, and other automated tools to assist in performing audits.
