Auditor 2 - Underfill

State of Nevada • Carson City, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director's Office of the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking an Auditor 2, underfilling an Auditor 3, in Carson City. The incumbent functions as the department’s internal auditor, independently planning, organizing, and conducting examinations of accounts, records, and supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, agreements, and contracts under generally accepted government auditing standards. The Auditor documents and summarizes findings and recommends improvements to controls, systems, and practices.

The role conducts routine and complex audits under general supervision and according to an approved annual audit plan coordinated with agency goals and objectives. Work is reviewed for technical accuracy against existing audit standards. Incumbents also assist in training less experienced or lower-level auditors.

The DMV uses specified state and federal statutes and regulations as authority to obtain FBI fingerprint clearance checks on current and prospective employees. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the DMV cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of professional-level auditing or accounting experience involving financial analysis and recommendations; OR high school graduation or equivalent and three years of such professional experience; OR one year of experience as an Auditor I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, audit techniques and procedures, investigative procedures used to establish facts, and report writing that describes audit techniques, findings, and conclusions.
• General knowledge of applicable federal and state rules, regulations, guidelines, and statutes governing the relevant tax or program.
• Skill in reading technical documents such as leases, rental agreements, purchase agreements, bids, and financial statements.
• Skill in analyzing financial systems and making corrective recommendations.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Must undergo an FBI fingerprint clearance check as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Research past audit histories of individuals, organizations, or agencies and develop or perform audit steps defined in an approved audit program.
• Review financial and tax accounts and records, examine narrative and flowchart documentation, and interview personnel to determine compliance with governing requirements.
• Investigate past activities and practices by examining business records obtained from a variety of sources.
• Conduct audits in accordance with applicable government, generally accepted, and internal auditing standards adopted by the work unit.
• Document findings and prepare work papers and reports summarizing findings and recommendations concerning controls, operational procedures, and financial adjustments or deficiencies.
• Recommend improvements or modifications to controls and procedures to standardize practices, strengthen system integrity, and ensure compliance.
• Conduct entrance and exit interviews to explain audit purpose and scope, discuss findings, verify facts, and answer questions.
• Monitor implementation and continued adherence to procedures and policies established as a result of audit findings.
• Conduct special investigations and audits of areas identified as at risk; investigate suspected fraudulent activity involving employees, contractors, or vendors as necessary.
• Prepare reports, conduct research, and develop case files that maintain evidence; develop final departmental administrative determinations and preserve evidence for possible litigation.
• Represent evidence before state governing bodies and/or provide testimony in court in defense of departmental administrative determinations.
• Effect collection of delinquent contributions, including recommending possible legal action against delinquent entities.
• Prepare and serve legal documents concerning tax assessments and, as applicable, judgment liens; may instruct law enforcement to seize assets.
• Assist in training less experienced or lower-level auditors.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level