Auditor 2

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services, is hiring an Auditor 2 for its Unemployment Insurance Tax Unit. The position works directly with employers or their authorized representatives to independently conduct professional audits and investigations for compliance with Arizona Unemployment Insurance Tax Law. It reviews accounting systems and financial records of businesses of varying sizes and entity types, determines employer liability and worker classification, and applies relevant state and federal laws, rules, and precedent decisions. Travel is required for State business. Remote work may be available as a management option, but work must be performed within Arizona unless an exception is authorized in advance. The role includes examining employer records and employment tax reports, investigating wage and employer-liability disputes, communicating findings, preparing formal audit documentation, and assisting with contested cases. The Auditor may locate delinquent employers and determine appropriate enforcement actions, subject to management approval where specified. Training, meetings, huddles, and regular one-on-ones are also part of the position.

Requirements

Experience in auditing work, principles, standards, and techniques.
Knowledge of business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.
Knowledge of state law, rules, and relevant federal statutes and precedent rulings.
Skill in interpersonal communication for interviewing employers, representatives, claimants, or workers.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize work so assignments progress in a timely manner.
Ability to develop written and verbal conclusions from data and facts to support independent findings.
Ability to understand, explain, and apply laws and regulations in employment situations.
Ability to plan, analyze, and coordinate activities and maintain an appropriate inventory of audit assignments.
Ability to explain and communicate audit findings and determinations to relevant parties in an adversarial environment.
Must successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent on completion of the process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate restrictions.
New State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
If driving or using a vehicle is an essential function, must possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, pass required driving-record checks, complete required training, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees using a personally owned vehicle on State business must maintain required liability insurance.

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, including 12 semesters of Accounting.
Knowledge of agency computer systems, including central processing databases and audit applications such as Word and Excel.
Knowledge of public assistance eligibility determination processes and the Family Assistance Administration case read process.

Responsibilities

Independently examine employers’ accounting and financial records to determine compliance with unemployment insurance tax laws and regulations.
Verify wage reporting and employment tax payments by reviewing financial and tax records to identify worker classification issues and unreported wages.
Analyze and apply state statutes, rules, and precedent decisions, as well as relevant state and federal agency requirements.
Investigate disputed wage amounts and employer liability, including conducting interviews to determine worker classification.
Communicate audit findings to employers, answer questions, and prepare complete and accurate field audit packets documenting processes, records reviewed, adjustments, and conclusions.
Locate delinquent employers who have not responded to audit requests and determine appropriate enforcement actions; prepare documentation for management approval when estimates or court subpoenas may be needed.
Confer with business owners or legal representatives regarding audit or investigation results.
Assist Tax Section management, the Appeals Unit, and Attorney General’s Office personnel with contested cases arising from field audit actions.
Participate in classroom, web-based, and on-the-job training, and attend meetings, huddles, and regular one-on-ones.
Travel for State business.

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.
Option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, subject to management discretion.
Voluntary deferred compensation program.