Auditor

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

41d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

As an NPERS Auditor, you’ll do more than check boxes. You’ll examine processes, review records, evaluate internal controls, interpret statutes, rules, and regulations, and determine whether requirements are being followed. When something doesn’t align, you’ll investigate, consider different perspectives, and use research, critical thinking, and sound judgment to work toward a conclusion. You’ll work on specialized projects while becoming a subject matter expert in the retirement plans. This role offers the opportunity to work independently while being part of a knowledgeable and supportive team. You’ll manage projects, build relationships with employers and staff, explain requirements, and share knowledge—while also listening to feedback and using what you learn to help improve processes, guidance, and internal controls. The answers aren’t always obvious. That’s where your curiosity, critical-thinking skills, and willingness to work through the gray areas come in. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, develop your own conclusions, collaborate with others, and contribute to meaningful improvements across NPERS. We are looking for a highly responsible person with an accounting or auditing education who is interested in flexibility to integrate work with your personal life to fulfill the NPERS Auditor position within our Internal Auditor department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting
At least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing.
Possess good reasoning skills.
Possess good analytical and computer skills.
Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, computer, and email with attention to grammar and spelling.
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 discretion in selecting and applying established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives.
Ability to provide guidance and interpretations to others, including the public, employers, co-workers, and other auditors, regarding rule application, policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
Ability to use creativity and decisiveness in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable and verifiable criteria.
Ability to research, interpret, review, and monitor the various Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Plans, past, present, and pending legislation, and agency policies.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Lead the analysis and compilation of essential data from Retirement Plan employers to ensure full compliance with evolving retirement regulations.
Conduct in-depth research to confirm eligibility criteria are met for plan members, ensuring accurate reporting of contributions, compensation, and service credit.
Collaborate with employer contacts to provide expert guidance and insightful feedback on the outcomes of their retirement audits.
Foster clear communication with employers and staff through both verbal, video, and written exchanges, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
Report key findings to both the Internal Auditor and external auditors, contributing to the overall transparency and integrity of the retirement plan.
Evaluate and optimize internal processes and operational workflows to enhance efficiency and ensure seamless audits.
Offer mentorship and hands-on support to staff, fostering a collaborative environment and encouraging professional growth.
Take on additional responsibilities and contribute to special projects as needed, adapting to changing organizational needs.