Senior Auditor

Salary : $5,603.87 - $5,876.00 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01535
Department: Office of State Lands & Investments
Division: Office of State Lands & Investments
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: FIAU09


Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:


Lead audit team to ensure that all payments made by lessees, operators and purchasers for the retention of State mineral leasehold rights and the disposition of State non-renewable Trust assets are timely and correct.
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
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Establishes yearly and/or special audit schedules.
• Directs conduct of actual audit work performed by team members, and verifies data and documents as to source and implication.
• Interprets contracts and establishes value and cost deductibility.
• Reviews desk audits and audit team work papers for accuracy and adequacy.
• Prepares final audit reports.
• Using risk assessment models, selects parties or institutions to be audited and plans the overall strategy for the expected conduct and scope of audit.
• Provides follow-up counsel and review pursuant to closing audits where the determination has been made that the state's interests have been kept whole.
• Initiates and represents the agency in legal actions, including small claims court and as an expert witness in administrative hearings.
• Interprets and applies Wyoming state statutes.
• Establishes relationships with other governmental and private entities both in and out of state to facilitate statute compliance.
• Serves as a liaison for the Division to each community within the assigned district.
• Makes verbal presentations to various organizations and groups when called upon. Makes decisions which could potentially be defendable all the way to the Wyoming State Supreme Court.
• Prepares case files for legal action; works with legal staff as necessary.
• Serves as witness in appeal hearings and court cases.
• Investigates and gathers evidence
• Trains new employees.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of financial calculations.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques necessary to conduct a thorough examination.
• Knowledge of public speaking to present examination findings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

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:

None
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES: (This section is used for recruitment purposes.)

• FLSA: Non exempt

Supplemental Information
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The 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.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Know your full value.
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax .
Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.
01


(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02


(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03


(FIAU09) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Auditing? Experience definition: (This experience includes: Financial accounting and auditing experience.)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04


(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

05


(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
06


(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
07


(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
08


(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

09


(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question