Senior Auditor for the Mineral Audit Division
Cheyenne, WY - USA
Job Summary
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
As a lead auditor plan and conduct independent external mineral tax and state and federal royalty audits of complex business entities that produce minerals within Wyoming to ensure compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations.Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
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Human Resource Contact: Candice Dillmon
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.- As an auditor-in-charge plan coordinate and conduct severance and ad valorem tax as well as federal and state royalty audits of companies having activities within our state for the Department of Revenue (DOR) Office of State Lands and Investments (OSL&I) and the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR).
- Conduct fieldwork in accordance with an appropriate written audit program and in accordance with audit policies and procedures as well as in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Conduct opening and closing conferences with the taxpayers management and legal staff.
- Conduct testing and evaluation of source documents for validity.
- Produce quality audits that justify and defend the outcome in accordance with Wyoming Statutes and federal regulations.
- Analyze and interpret complex legal agreements contracts and audit documents regarding the determination of valuation compliance with Wyoming Statutes and federal regulations.
- Provide audit guidance assign work and provide technical assistance to other auditors.
- Review audits and audit work papers for accuracy and adequacy.
- Prepare audit narratives audit issues and demand letters final audit reports and other audit-related correspondence.
- Interpret and apply Wyoming state statutes and federal regulations to audits.
- Make decisions and serve as a witness in appeal hearings and court cases which could potentially be defendable all the way to the Wyoming State Supreme Court.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and/or Business.
**Must have a valid drivers license.
KNOWLEDGE:- Ability to demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills as well as demonstrate analytical ability.
- Knowledge of the mineral industry in Wyoming. Knowledge of financial calculations.
- Knowledge of interviewing techniques is necessary to conduct a thorough examination.
- Skill in public speaking to be able to present examination findings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelors Degree (typically in Finance or Accounting)
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Auditor II
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Auditor II
Certificates Licenses Registrations:
NoneNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Must have a valid drivers license and be willing to travel.
NOTES:- FLSA: Exempt
- This position requires the completion of a federal background check.
Supplemental Information
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Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Required Experience:
Senior IC