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　　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://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 yearTelework options for eligible positionsFlexible work schedulesRetirement pension with a 150% agency match you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w401(k), 457(b) and RothHealth premiums 100% paid for full-time employeesTuition ReimbursementWellness and Exercise LeaveCareer development programs/opportunities for advancementFor 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.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe 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, 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 Manager.EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMEDCoordinates 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.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.For Military Crosswalk information, please go to: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdfQualifications: GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINESMinimum Qualifications:Graduation from an accredited senior college or university (Bachelors Degree)24 months experience in accounting, business administration, or auditing-related field.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 Commissions 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 mile ge reimbursed in accordance with State of Texas rate.)Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, or a closely surrounding area of one of these locations.The position requires travel approximately 75% of the time for utility audits, and is remote working from home when not at audit location.Preferred Qualifications:Major courses in accounting and business administration preferred.4 years auditing experienceTeamMate+ experienceKnowledge of utility regulatory oversightPost-graduate education may be substituted for experienceKnowledge, 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:Work Hours and Telework: 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 if they do not adversely affect operations and service levels and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework based on the agencys approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.Work Environment:Primarily work indoors in an office setting with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment; the noise level in each work environment ranges from low-to-moderate. Must be able to drive for extended hours (2 to 8 hours). Audits require overnight travel up to 50% of the time. Must provide personal transportation, with qualifying mileage reimbursement at the State of Texas rate.Physical Requirements:Ability to reach high and low; operate computer keyboard and appropriate office equipment. Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to ten pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch cramped quarters. Must walk/stand for considerable amounts of time. Must also have visual acuity, depth perception, and the ability to discern colors.Work Hours and Telework: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. The Commission may also offer telework based on the agencys approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.APPLI