Auditor 1/2/3
Salary
$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
223639
Department
Gov-Office of Elderly Affairs
Opening Date
07/20/2026
Closing Date
7/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
At the Governors Office of Elderly Affairs, our mission is committed to advocating for the needs and rights of the elderly, improving the quality of life for its seniors, promoting public awareness, intervention in exploitation and abuse, building partnerships with communities, and supporting intergenerational activities.
Were seeking a detail-oriented beginner or experienced auditor to oversee the financial management of GOEAs social service contractors, including Area Agencies on Aging, Councils on Aging, and various non-profit and government entities. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of governmental accounting and audit practices.
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:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: Positions may be filled from this recruitment as an Auditor 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation:
The Auditor 1 has an entry salary of $1,730.40 bi-weekly
The Auditor 2 has an entry salary of $1,851.20 bi-weekly
The Auditor 3 has an entry salary of $2,120.00 bi-weekly
Driving, travel and overtime will be required as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
The Governors Office of Elderly Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-verify.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is 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.
For further information about this posting, please email:
Human Resources
GOEAHR@.la.gov
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):
01
Do you have any experience in auditing? If yes, explain. If no, write N/A
02
Have you successfully completed 24 semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems from an accredited institution
03
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, you are required to list the course titles, semester hours earned for each, and the institution earned at. "See transcript" is not an acceptable response. If you answered "no" to the previous question, please enter N/A. Example: ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU *Failure to provide ALL of the requested information may result in your application not meeting minimum qualifications and therefore it will not be considered.
04
If you are qualifying for this position under a degree in specialized field option provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor's in biology at Louisiana State University May 2012) If you are not qualifying under a degree enter N/A.
05
Please select all of the current and unexpired designations/certifications you possess. This information should also be included in the Certificates/Licenses section of your application.
06
If selected for this position, retirement and other benefits will be discussed in detail with you. To help ensure a smooth administrative process upon hire, can you confirm if you are currently retired? If so, please specify the retirement system or company that administers your benefits.
Required Question
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