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For more than 50 years, the LLA has helped the state of Louisiana foster accountability and transparency within Louisiana’s government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.
Staff Auditor 1 has a minimum annual salary of $49,000.
Staff Auditor 2 has a minimum annual salary of $52,920.
Staff Auditor 3 has a minimum annual salary of $57,680.
Sr. Auditor 1 has a minimum annual salary of $64,150.
Sr. Auditor 2 has a minimum annual salary of $76,230.
The LLA is seeking individuals to fill vacancies in our Financial Audit Section. This individual should have a working knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing standards. In addition, a Financial Auditor should possess effective verbal and written communication skills and work effectively with the audit supervisor, auditee and team members. As part of our career progression framework, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Staff or Senior Auditor depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (in any major), meeting the eligibility requirements to take the Certified Public Accountant examination in Louisiana, OR
Possess certification as a Certified Public Accountant.
Please visit our career site at www.llajobs.com or apply directly for this position by creating a profile and uploading the following information to https://careers-llajobs.icims.com/jobs/intro:
Resume
Cover letter
* Official or Unofficial College transcripts
Job Specification
Responsibilities
Examples listed below include brief samples of common duties associated with financial audits. Please note that not all tasks are included.
May conduct financial, operational, and/or compliance type audits for a state entity.
Assists in developing an audit project program and/or testing procedures.
Assists in preparing audit reports and follow up to determine if corrective action has been taken.
Performs financial audits by examining a variety of fiscal documents to ascertain the validity of information reported and the dependability of record keeping and reporting practices of an audited entity.
Performs operational audits by analyzing and testing to determine if operational effectiveness and efficiency are being achieved according to business unit strategic objectives, and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of process controls.
Performs compliance audits by testing to identify non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, or agency policies and procedures.
May perform special audit projects and investigations, as requested or required.
Uses effective sampling techniques during audits, as warranted.
Uses data processing information systems, software, and other automated tools to assist in performing audits.
Conducts inquiries of auditee personnel to gain an understanding of internal controls and is able to clearly document that understanding.
Obtains relevant audit evidence and makes a preliminary evaluation of that evidence to reach logical conclusions.
Identifies, assesses, and documents risks and demonstrates the ability to identify risks of material misstatement and risks of material noncompliance and/or indications of errors and irregularities or fraud and illegal acts during the conduct of the audit.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position.
Job Duties and Other Information
Benefits
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor offers a wide variety of benefits. As an employee you will earn competitive pay, choose from multiple benefit options and have access to our Professional Development Plan.
Flexible Working Arrangements:
Our agency has implemented flexible working arrangements through the use of alternative working schedules, telecommuting and other flexibilities. These arrangements vary between audit sections.
Professional Development:
Our goal is to encourage employees to achieve applicable professional certifications, continue pursuits of higher education and maintain Continuing Education requirements. Professional Development Plans are offered to each employee to continue and inspire governmental success and service.
Insurance Coverage:
The benefits package offered by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor recognizes the need for diversity, flexibility and uniqueness. Rather than providing the same benefits to everyone, regardless of their unique circumstances, each employee is provided the opportunity to pick just the right combination of benefits to suit their needs. The State of Louisiana pays a portion of the cost for group health and life insurance. More information can be found at http://info.groupbenefits.org/.
Deferred Compensation:
As a supplemental retirement savings plan for employees, The State offers a Deferred Compensation Plan for tax deferred savings.
Holidays and Leave:
State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. 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:
Employees of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on eligibility). These systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for our employees and their beneficiaries. Our State retirement systems include Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org) or Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org).
About this Job
Overview
For more than 50 years, the LLA has helped the state of Louisiana foster accountability and transparency within Louisiana’s government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.
Staff Auditor 1 has a minimum annual salary of $49,000.
Staff Auditor 2 has a minimum annual salary of $52,920.
Staff Auditor 3 has a minimum annual salary of $57,680.
Sr. Auditor 1 has a minimum annual salary of $64,150.
Sr. Auditor 2 has a minimum annual salary of $76,230.
The LLA is seeking individuals to fill vacancies in our Financial Audit Section. This individual should have a working knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing standards. In addition, a Financial Auditor should possess effective verbal and written communication skills and work effectively with the audit supervisor, auditee and team members. As part of our career progression framework, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Staff or Senior Auditor depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (in any major), meeting the eligibility requirements to take the Certified Public Accountant examination in Louisiana, OR
Possess certification as a Certified Public Accountant.
Please visit our career site at www.llajobs.com or apply directly for this position by creating a profile and uploading the following information to https://careers-llajobs.icims.com/jobs/intro:
Resume
Cover letter
* Official or Unofficial College transcripts
Job Specification
Responsibilities
Examples listed below include brief samples of common duties associated with financial audits. Please note that not all tasks are included.
May conduct financial, operational, and/or compliance type audits for a state entity.
Assists in developing an audit project program and/or testing procedures.
Assists in preparing audit reports and follow up to determine if corrective action has been taken.
Performs financial audits by examining a variety of fiscal documents to ascertain the validity of information reported and the dependability of record keeping and reporting practices of an audited entity.
Performs operational audits by analyzing and testing to determine if operational effectiveness and efficiency are being achieved according to business unit strategic objectives, and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of process controls.
Performs compliance audits by testing to identify non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, or agency policies and procedures.
May perform special audit projects and investigations, as requested or required.
Uses effective sampling techniques during audits, as warranted.
Uses data processing information systems, software, and other automated tools to assist in performing audits.
Conducts inquiries of auditee personnel to gain an understanding of internal controls and is able to clearly document that understanding.
Obtains relevant audit evidence and makes a preliminary evaluation of that evidence to reach logical conclusions.
Identifies, assesses, and documents risks and demonstrates the ability to identify risks of material misstatement and risks of material noncompliance and/or indications of errors and irregularities or fraud and illegal acts during the conduct of the audit.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position.
Job Duties and Other Information
Benefits
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor offers a wide variety of benefits. As an employee you will earn competitive pay, choose from multiple benefit options and have access to our Professional Development Plan.
Flexible Working Arrangements:
Our agency has implemented flexible working arrangements through the use of alternative working schedules, telecommuting and other flexibilities. These arrangements vary between audit sections.
Professional Development:
Our goal is to encourage employees to achieve applicable professional certifications, continue pursuits of higher education and maintain Continuing Education requirements. Professional Development Plans are offered to each employee to continue and inspire governmental success and service.
Insurance Coverage:
The benefits package offered by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor recognizes the need for diversity, flexibility and uniqueness. Rather than providing the same benefits to everyone, regardless of their unique circumstances, each employee is provided the opportunity to pick just the right combination of benefits to suit their needs. The State of Louisiana pays a portion of the cost for group health and life insurance. More information can be found at http://info.groupbenefits.org/.
Deferred Compensation:
As a supplemental retirement savings plan for employees, The State offers a Deferred Compensation Plan for tax deferred savings.
Holidays and Leave:
State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. 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:
Employees of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on eligibility). These systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for our employees and their beneficiaries. Our State retirement systems include Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org) or Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org).
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Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the auditor position. A degree in accounting or finance is cleanest. If yours is in business administration, document how your coursework covered auditing, financial controls, or compliance specifically.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating
Pull the wage level for your exact audit specialty and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before you discuss compensation. Your offered salary must meet the certified LCA wage, so knowing Level I through Level IV thresholds gives you a real floor to negotiate from.
Target employers with audit compliance infrastructure
Government contractors, publicly traded companies, and financial institutions file H-1B petitions regularly because they run structured audit functions. These employers already have immigration counsel on retainer, which shortens the gap between offer and petition filing.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Field Auditor roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in audit and compliance occupations. That filters out companies that list sponsorship as optional but have never actually filed a petition.
Clarify travel requirements before the LCA is filed
Field auditors often work at client sites across multiple states. If your role requires regular off-site work, your employer may need to post LCA notices at those locations too. Confirm the expected work sites with HR before the petition is submitted to avoid an RFE later.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Audit teams often hire for specific project cycles or fiscal-year starts. If your offer has a firm start date, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard adjudication runs several months, which can conflict with a Q1 or year-end audit calendar.
H-1B Visa Field Auditor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Auditor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, auditing, or a closely related field. If the job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, USCIS may issue an RFE. Ask your employer to review the job posting before filing to ensure the degree requirement is stated clearly.
How does multi-state travel affect my H-1B petition as a Field Auditor?
If your role requires you to audit clients at locations outside your primary work address, your employer must post LCA public notices at each site or comply with short-term placement rules. Stays under 60 workdays per year at a non-listed location may qualify for a blanket LCA exception, but your employer's counsel should confirm this before travel begins.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Field Auditor positions?
Government contractors, regional and national accounting firms, financial institutions, and large healthcare or manufacturing companies with internal audit departments are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations run ongoing audit programs and typically have established immigration processes. You can search verified H-1B sponsors for Field Auditor roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history in audit and compliance.
What occupation code does USCIS use for Field Auditor H-1B petitions?
Field Auditor roles typically fall under SOC code 13-2011 (Accountants and Auditors) or 13-1041 (Compliance Officers), depending on the primary duties. The classification affects prevailing wage calculations under the OFLC Wage Search. You can review the full job zone and degree requirements for both codes on O*NET to confirm which matches your role before your employer selects the LCA occupation.
Can I switch Field Auditor employers while on H-1B status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and petition before your first day, so confirm their timeline with HR before resigning.