AUDITOR 2

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS), is hiring an Auditor 2 for its Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Unit. The position works directly with employers or their authorized representatives and independently conducts professional audits and investigations to determine compliance with Arizona UI Tax Law. It reviews employer accounting systems and financial records, determines employer liability, and makes worker-classification determinations, including employee versus independent contractor status. The Auditor analyzes and applies state statutes, rules, and relevant state and federal decisions to ensure accurate and lawful determinations. The role is based at 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona. Travel for State business is required. State employees may participate in the Remote Work Program when authorized; all work, including remote work, must be performed within Arizona unless an exception is approved in advance. Remote work is a management option and may be ended at the agency’s discretion.

Requirements

Experience in auditing work, principles, standards, and techniques.
Ability to pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of these checks and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), as required of all newly hired State employees.
Maintain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license and acceptable driving record, complete required driver training, and meet applicable vehicle insurance requirements if driving or using a vehicle is an essential job function.

Nice To Haves

Professional tax auditing, accounting, or closely related experience.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or a related field, with 12 semesters of Accounting.

Responsibilities

Independently examine employers’ accounting and financial records to determine compliance with UI tax laws and regulations, reconciling records with state and federal employment tax reports.
Verify wage reporting and employment tax payments using financial and business records to identify worker classification issues and unreported wages.
Analyze, interpret, and apply state statutes, rules, and relevant state and federal precedent decisions.
Investigate disputed wage amounts and employer liability, including interviewing business owners, officers, and workers to determine correct worker classification.
Communicate audit findings to employers, answer questions, and prepare complete field audit packets documenting the process, records examined, adjustments, and conclusions.
Locate delinquent employers and, when necessary, determine enforcement actions and prepare documentation for management approval for estimated assessments or subpoenas.
Confer with business owners or their legal representatives regarding audit results and assist management, the Appeals Unit, or Attorney General’s Office personnel with contested cases arising from field audits.
Participate in directed classroom, web-based, and on-the-job training, and attend meetings, huddles, and regular one-on-one meetings.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Tuition reimbursement.
Stipend opportunities.
Infant at Work Program.
Rideshare and public transit subsidy.
Career advancement and employee development opportunities.