Auditor 3

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

4d • $62,005 - $65,998 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Gaming is seeking a detail-oriented Auditor 3 to perform audits of Tribal Gaming Operations and ensure compliance with tribal, state, and federal gaming regulations and other applicable laws. The position conducts audit testing through analysis, interviews, data gathering, and observation; plans and prepares audit documentation and written reports; reviews external auditors’ work papers; and assists with special reviews, including financial and fraud audits. The position reports to the Audit Supervisor and/or Audit Manager.

The position may allow remote work within Arizona, depending on department business needs and continued achievement of performance measures. Work takes place in varied environments, including offices, facilities, and casino field settings that may have smoke and high dust. Travel to facilities across Arizona is required at least one week per month (25%), potentially including overnight stays and evening work.

The role audits Tribal Gaming Operations, reviews financial information and internal control systems, and works collaboratively with Tribal Gaming Offices and Gaming Facility Operators to address non-compliance. The position requires a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment and successful completion of E-Verify requirements for newly hired State employees.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of accounting or auditing experience and/or experience reviewing and analyzing financial statements.
• Possess and retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
• Complete required driver training and maintain an acceptable driving record if driving on state business.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Knowledge of the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact and appendices, state laws and regulations, gaming industry procedures and regulations, auditing and accounting principles and practices, audit techniques for evaluating internal control systems, and computerized accounting products.
• Ability to interpret and apply compact requirements, state statutes, federal rules and regulations; gather, organize, and understand information; work independently with limited supervision; and make judgments based on partial or incomplete evidence.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, communicate effectively in writing and verbally, work professionally and independently, take initiative, analyze and solve problems, and organize and direct activities in diverse regulatory areas.
• Skills in maintaining effective working relationships and providing customer service, time management, and interpersonal communication.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CMA, or CFE.
• Gaming experience.

Responsibilities

• Audit Tribal Gaming Operations for compliance with the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact and appendices, National Indian Gaming Commission Minimum Internal Control Standards, Tribal Gaming Ordinances, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Compile and review financial information, including tribal contributions, for Tribal Gaming Operations.
• Conduct and review audit work papers prepared by external auditors.
• Review Tribal Gaming Operations’ internal control systems for compliance with applicable compacts, standards, ordinances, laws, and regulations.
• Work with Tribal Gaming Offices and Gaming Facility Operators to find solutions to non-compliant issues.
• Evaluate internal controls and operational processes to identify compliance gaps, assess risk, and recommend improvements.
• Conduct audit testing using analysis, interviews, data gathering, and observations.
• Plan and prepare audit documentation and written reports.
• Assist with special reviews, including financial and fraud audits.

Benefits

• Sick leave.
• Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance.
• Arizona State Retirement System plan; enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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