Auditor II

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This unit exists to oversee the enforcement and compliance efforts of the FAMLI Division. The unit will consist of auditors and investigators ensuring employers are participating in the program as required by law and not engaging in any prohibited activities (such as retaliation or interference) and also investigating fraudulent claims for benefits, auditors reviewing employer records to ensure premiums are properly calculated and other enforcement staff. Auditors will ensure compliance with FAMLI statutes with Colorado employers by obtaining facts and data through the systematic examination of their books and records. The data may be used to verify the correct premium assessment, collecting missing premium reports, and make legal liability determinations concerning payments for services that were not properly classified as covered employment. This position performs external fact-finding audit examinations on Colorado business books and records, independent from direct supervision based on accepted auditing standards, to ensure uniform application, interpretation, administration, and compliance with the FAMLI statutes.

Requirements

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as tax preparation, payroll reporting and preparation, payroll reconciliation, preparing general ledger and financial statements, bank and check reconciliation.
General Auditing experience including preparing audit documentation, preparing audit reports and/or audit findings.
Experience in a field related to this position including Finance or Business Administration.
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.
Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
Must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.

Nice To Haves

Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or current, valid CIA certificate will substitute for five (5) years of the requirement.
Professional auditing and/or accounting experience.
Previous experience in Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation, or Compliance Investigations.
Experience performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong decision-making skills.
Ability to handle conflict and difficult high stress situations.
Conflict management skills.
Excellent Time Management skills.
Must be able to perform independent research using a variety of websites and statutes.
Self-Motivated.
Customer service oriented and ability to work with a diverse population.
Critical thinking skills.
Ability to handle diverse and heavy caseloads.
Ability to analyze applicable statutes for application in diverse situations.

Responsibilities

Ensuring employers are participating in the program as required by law.
Investigating fraudulent claims for benefits.
Reviewing employer records to ensure premiums are properly calculated.
Performing external fact-finding audit examinations on Colorado business books and records.
Verifying the correct premium assessment.
Collecting missing premium reports.
Making legal liability determinations concerning payments for services that were not properly classified as covered employment.
Ensuring uniform application, interpretation, administration, and compliance with the FAMLI statutes.

Benefits

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
MotivateMe employee wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.