Motor Carrier Reciprocity Prorate Auditor

Illinois Secretary of State•Springfield, IL
•$4,935 - $8,969

About The Position

The Motor Carrier Reciprocity Prorate Auditor travels to assigned locations in Illinois, throughout the United States, and Canada to audit mileage records and accounting systems maintained by trucking firms and individuals. The role analyzes, samples, tests, and compares mileage records to determine whether registrants have paid the correct vehicle fees to Illinois and other member IRP jurisdictions. It interprets registration plans, including reciprocity, prorate, and IRP, as well as Illinois laws, rules, and regulations concerning vehicle licensing. The auditor prepares detailed working papers, memoranda, and electronic reports of audit findings using a laptop computer, and submits the findings to the central processing unit for distribution to member jurisdictions and registrants. The role responds to questions about processed findings and may testify at administrative hearings. It may also assist in training new personnel, and includes other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

  • Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four years of college; coursework in accounting, business administration, bookkeeping, or a related field is preferred.
  • Two years of related professional experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of Illinois Reciprocity/Prorate laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Working knowledge of financial auditing and accounting principles and concepts.
  • Ability to examine mileage records of carriers and companies whose vehicles are registered in Illinois and prepare clear, accurate, complex audit reports.
  • Ability to train and direct novice auditors.
  • Ability to express ideas clearly and accurately, orally and in writing.
  • Valid Illinois driver's license.
  • Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States and Canada.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to and including 50 pounds.
  • Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

  • Coursework in accounting, business administration, bookkeeping, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to assigned locations in Illinois, throughout the United States, and Canada to audit mileage records and accounting systems maintained by trucking firms and individuals.
  • Interpret registration plans, including reciprocity, prorate, and IRP, to determine registrant compliance.
  • Analyze, test, sample, and compare mileage records to verify that registrants have paid the correct vehicle fees to Illinois and other member IRP jurisdictions.
  • Prepare complete and accurate audit reports when correct fees have not been paid, using a laptop computer.
  • Interpret Illinois laws, rules, and regulations concerning vehicle licensing.
  • Prepare detailed audit working papers, memoranda, and electronic reports of findings for submission to the central processing unit.
  • Respond to questions arising from audit processing and testify at administrative hearings as required.
  • Assist with training new personnel and help ensure rules and regulations are enforced in accordance with office policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
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