RRC - Auditor IV - Utility Audit Section; Houston

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. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas' website here https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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
• Telework options for eligible positions
• Flexible work schedules
• Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this You Tube video that describes this amazing benefit
• 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:// To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at .

The Utility Audit Section of the Gas Services Department, in the Oversight and Safety Division, audits all intrastate gas utilities for statutory and regulatory compliance. The audit seeks one auditor to perform senior‑level professional accounting and auditing work. The utilities audited are generally in the Houston, Ft. Worth, and Austin areas, although some are in other areas of Texas or Oklahoma.

For more information about the Gas Services Department, visit http://.

Work involves on‑site visual examination and verification of operating and accounting records for natural gas utilities to ensure legal compliance with statutes and regulations. Field audit work papers are prepared on laptop computers with portable printers and scanners. Audit activities are performed under the general supervision of the Utility Audit Manager.

• Performs advanced senior‑level audit work that is highly complex in nature or large in scale.
• Performs advanced audit work involving review of accounting records for reliability, accuracy, and compliance with legal regulations.
• Attends audits with auditors and evaluates how audits are being conducted. Gives constructive feedback to help auditors improve.
• Coordinates audit work to ensure timely completion of assigned audits.
• Completes all working papers to ensure adequate documentation and completeness of work performed, conclusions, and findings in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Composes clear and concise audit reports.
• Reviews audits for accuracy, completeness, and grammar. Submits final reports for review and approval.
• Conducts post‑audit assessments for compliance with corrective action plans submitted by gas utilities.
• May develop and implement annual audit plans for a division.
• May oversee, train, or supervise others who perform audits.
• Researches and writes an audit memo to document complex accounting or audit issues.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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Applicants must meet all of the following qualifications.

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