• Job Description

  Req#: 00049990

  The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry, and surface mining operations. Y ou can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas’ website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/ .

  To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w
  • 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
  • Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness and Exercise Leave
  • Career development programs/opportunities for advancement

  For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/ . To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance .

  Job description

  The Utility Audit Section of the Gas Services Department, in the Oversight and Safety Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas, audits all intrastate gas utilities for statutory and regulatory compliance. Utility Audit seeks one auditor to perform senior-level professional accounting and auditing work. The Utilities audited are generally in the Houston, Ft. Worth, San Antonio, and Austin areas, although some are in other areas of Texas or Oklahoma. The following link, http://www.rrc.texas.gov/gas-services / will provide more information about the Gas Services Department.

  Work involves on-site, visual examination and verification of operating and accounting records of Natural Gas Utilities to assure legal compliance with statutes and regulations. Field audit work papers are prepared on laptop computers with portable printers/scanners. Audit activities are performed under the general supervision of the Team Leads and the Utility Audit Director.

  On-site audits assigned include:

  • Audits in assigned district location which would only require travel for day trips.
  • Audits outside of the district location which would require overnight travel.
  • Total travel days including day trips and overnight trips is estimated at up 80%.

  Essential Job Duties

  • Performs advanced senior level audit work that is highly complex in nature or large in scale.
  • Coordinates audit work to ensure timely completion of assigned audits.
  • Performs advanced audit work involving review of accounting records for reliability, accuracy, and compliance with legal regulations.
  • Composes clear and concise audit reports.
  • Completes all work papers to ensure adequate documentation and completeness of work performed, conclusions and findings in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Conducts post-audit assessments for compliance with corrective action plans submitted by gas utility.
  • Research/write audit memo to document complex accounting/audit issues.
  • Reviews audits for accuracy, completeness, and grammar. Submission of final reports for review and approval. Develop scope and sampling plan for each audit.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

  For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited senior college or university (Bachelor’s Degree)
  • 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or auditing fields.
  • Proficiency in the use of computer systems utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and database systems.
  • Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Travel to and from audits could require availability outside of these normal work hours.
  • Must meet the Commission’s Traffic Safety Standards, good drivers record.
  • Must be willing and able to use a reliable personal vehicle to travel to and from work assignments. (Qualified mileage reimbursed in accordance with State of Texas rate.)

  Preferred Qualifications
  

  • Major courses in accounting, finance, or audit preferred.
  • 5 years auditing experience
  • Knowledge of utility regulatory oversight
  • Post-graduate education may be substituted for experience
  • CPA, CIA, or CFE certification preferred.
    

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
  • Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures.
  • Skills in the use of a computer, applicable software, and sampling techniques.
  • Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve audit practices; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision.
  • Analyze issues, facts, and available information to develop logical conclusions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and records.
  • Maintaining effective working relationships with others (internally and externally).
  • The responsibilities associated with administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques.
  • Prioritize and organize work assignments.
  • Prepare and maintain confidential and sensitive records, files and reports.

  Work Hours: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternate schedules for employees, as long as it does not adversely affect operations and service levels, and standard hours of operation are maintained . Alternate work schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

  APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

  Remarks:

  • There is one available position.
  • Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

  THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.

  Due to the high volume of applications we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.
  

  The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
  discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age
  or disability in employment or in the provision of services.
  The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.

• About the company

  Texas is a state in the South Central region of the United States.

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