PUC Jobs Board

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 found here.

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.