Auditor - Royalty Auditor - Helena, United States - Munro Footwear Group

Description

Job Description - Auditor - Royalty Auditor

Position Title:

Auditor - Royalty Auditor

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Work Unit Overview:

The

Forestry & Trust Lands Division

is responsible for the program administration and management of trust lands along with planning and implementing forestry and fire management programs throughout the State of Montana.

These programs are implemented through an extensive network of staff in offices throughout Montana that work together to promote the sustainability of Montana's trust lands, forests, rural lands, and communities.

Trust lands were granted to the State of Montana through the Enabling Act of 1889 for the purpose of providing economic support to Common Schools (K-12) and other trust beneficiaries.

These lands are managed while considering environmental factors and protecting the future income generating capacity of the land. Trust lands currently total 5.2 million surface acres, 6.2 million mineral acres, and ±200,000 acres of navigable waterway beds. Trust Lands bureaus include Forest Management, Real Estate, Agriculture & Grazing, and Minerals Management.
The

Minerals Management Bureau

and the Area Offices provide program administration and management for the 6.2 million acres of school trust mineral estate referenced above, including lands underlying navigable waterways.

In fiscal year 2023, annual revenues generated by the Bureau contributed $68.17 million.

Revenue for the common schools and other endowed institutions is generated through issuance of leases, licenses and permits authorizing individuals and companies to explore, develop and produce various minerals (coal, oil & gas, metalliferous and non-metalliferous).

These various agreements require payment of fees in the form of rentals, bonuses, and royalties.

The Bureau monitors compliance with agreement requirements, both in terms of payment of proper revenues to the state, and proper operational and reclamation activities on the ground.

The Bureau has an annual budget of $1.2 million and 9.5 full-time employees.
Job Overview

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The Royalty Auditor conducts audits of production volumes and royalties reported and paid by companies who have leased state trust lands for producing oil, gas, coal, and other types of minerals.

Duties include researching, examining, and verifying data on assigned audits, summarizing documents and findings in written reports, participating in informal conference calls, and assisting with program services.

This position does not audit financial statements or taxes.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Audit Examination:

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Assists in identifying and evaluating eligible audit candidates

.Additional data may be gathered to determine if a field audit is appropriate.
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Initiates royalty audits by sending an engagement letter to the involved parties. Coordinates travel and onsite arrangements for field audits.
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Conducts complex state trust lands royalty audits as assigned while using the Audit Program manual guidelines.

Audit steps include preparation and setup, document review and analysis, drafting a summary report of the audit findings and issue letters, concluding the audit and any needed follow-up, and other related activities.

Royalty Payor and Program Support Services:

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Assists leasing and royalty unit staff with audit and royalty related questions.
Provides references for state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to state trust lands royalties.
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Provides input in the design of new reports, manuals, forms, and the Audit Program to enhance and improve production reporting and royalty paying compliance.

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Other duties as assigned may include managing special projects, representing the Division or Department at various meetings and conferences, and participating in ongoing training and educational programs.

Supervision - This position does not supervise
All applicants must submit the following (only electronic materials will be accepted):

Resume


HELPFUL HINT:

You must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.
Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage
If you have any questions or would like to review the job description for this position, please email Makayla Mangold at
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration or related field.
Two years directly related experience.
Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

This position requires knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, principles, and practices; investigative methods and procedures; business practices.

Skills in researching and analyzing data from multiple sources; analyzing various financial, technical, and legal documents; technical and business writing; multi-tasking; paying attention to details and accuracy; managing multiple deadlines; providing timely and effective written and oral directions; and spreadsheet and word processing applications are required.

Deductive and inductive reasoning skills are required abilities to solve complex problems and make decisions based on the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.

To perform successfully as a royalty auditor, the incumbent must be self-motivated, possess a strong work ethic, maintain a positive attitude, and enjoy working with the public.

Special Information :

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.
Eligibility to Work :

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States.

Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver's license or other picture I.D., or a U.S.

passport, or a "green card".
Applicant Pool Statement

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If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment

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This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary:

$

27.05

30.05

Hourly

Telework Eligibility

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Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility

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Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings

Number of Openings

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1

Employee Status

:

Regular

Schedule

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Full-Time

Job Type

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Standard
Shift

Shift

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Day Job

Travel

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Yes, 15 % of the Time
Primary Location

Primary Location

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Helena

Agency

:

Department of Natural Resources & Conservation

Union

:

000 - None
Posting Date

Posting Date

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Feb 16, 2024, 8:
02:
46 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

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Ongoing
Required Application Materials

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Cover Letter, Resume
Contact Name

:

Becky Quick

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Contact Email

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Contact Phone

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The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection.

Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.

Montana Job Service Offices

also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

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