Position Number: 22093801
County: All Counties
Anticipated Starting Salary: $58,700.10
Statewide

Position Summary

The Auditor I position will examine and analyze accounting records, conduct compliance audits pertaining to liability, non-compliance UI reporting issues and misclassified worker issues, and assist in training of other auditors.  This position will collect on delinquent reporting and assist in the department achieving Department of Labor and Internal Audit goals. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

This position requires on-site employment with no remote or hybrid options available.

Education and Professional Work Experience

Minimum Qualifications

 Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills to present findings and recommendations clearly.  High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in interpreting unemployment insurance law code and regulation, adjudication and/or auditing, including fact­ finding techniques. Organizational skills are required, with attention to detail. The candidate must effectively  communicate orally and in writing. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products specifically Microsoft Excel and Word.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Unemployment Insurance law code and regulations.
• Knowledge of research and analysis techniques and methods for adjudication and investigations.
• Knowledge of U1 software applications and specifically how they function to meet the needs of the UI program.
• Ability to prepare, present, and review written information and reports.
• Ability to interpret manuals, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to research and analyze related work program information.
• Ability to develop, recommend, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze financial records and prepare reports.

Job Responsibilities and Expected Results

• Gathers information, analyzes, and reviews Arkansas tax laws to prepare for audit, and schedules tax audits; then prepares audits based on findings.
• Examines and analyzes various financial records to determine if a tax liability, a no-tax due, or a refund situation exists.
• Presents audit results to taxpayer or taxpayer representative to explain audit findings, answer questions regarding taxpayers' legal responsibilities and right to appeal.
• Conduct compliance and/or financial audits to verify accuracy of internal fiscal and administrative controls.
• Discover misclassified workers yearly.
• Audit a minimum of 74 million in total wages
• Secures agency status reports to open and close employer accounts, and delinquent quarterly wage reports with payment.
• Completes adjustment forms to correct employer's account information.
• Works assignments on employers who are misclassifying workers as independent contractors.
• Attends agency liability hearings that involve assignments worked in which employer is appealing determination.
• Works and trains new field tax representatives on how to perform the job duties as a field tax representative.
• Communicates with agency Central Office staff concerning processing errors or problems with employer accounts.
• Review and verify case information for accuracy in following regulations, laws, policies, and procedures.
• Occasional travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.