Auditor Senior

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

8d • $27

About The Position

Are you a team player with a knack for numbers? Do you want a job that offers a chance to be analytical and a problem solver? Do you enjoy daily tasks that challenge you? If you answered "YES!" then the Controller Division at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) may be the team for you! We reward our employees’ hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: • State-matched retirement contribution of 156% • 13 paid holidays • Generous leave accruals that begin immediately • Military leave • Tuition reimbursement program • Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government • 79% employer-paid health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans • Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy • Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State • Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service • Training and Development based on your career aspirations • Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship • Employee Assistance Program • Fun, inviting teammates • Free parking

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting, and experience in conducting financial audits
• Positions in this classification are subject to Title 42, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 1 – Minimum Standards for Government Employees Identified as Auditors. The basic requirement is a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or the equivalent, with at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing. Any combination of education with a concentration in accounting and auditing experience acceptable to the Auditor of Public Accounts may be substituted for the educational requirements in Section 002.01.
• Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation is required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Knowledge of auditing and accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of Word, Access, and Excel.
• Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, computer, and email with attention to grammar and spelling.
• Possess good analytical and computer skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial/accounting principles and instructions to analytical situations.
• Ability to exercise limited independent judgment and decisiveness in a variety of settings.
• Ability to use creativity and decisiveness in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable and verifiable criteria.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of education and experience in business and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Train teammates, as directed, in specific job tasks, practices, and procedures for auditing financial and/or statistical records to maintain and improve the performance levels of these employees.
• Review statistical and/or financial operations to ensure that data produced follows federal and state statutes and regulations.
• Plan and conduct investigative audits.
• Apply statistical analysis techniques and formulae to data.
• Conduct pre-audit research.
• Educate clients regarding applicable statutes and regulations.
• Compile data and information from the audit.
• Write various documents, including correspondence, work papers, and audit reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees