Senior Auditor 2026-01343

State of Wyoming•Gillette, WY

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join the Employment Tax Division as a Senior Auditor in Gillette. In this role, you will play an important part in supporting Wyoming employers and ensuring compliance with state laws. As a Senior Auditor, you will conduct payroll audits, assist employers with reporting requirements, collect overdue reports and payments, and help ensure compliance with Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation statutes. You will also serve as a trusted resource for employers and their representatives, providing guidance and support throughout the reporting and audit process. This position offers the opportunity to work independently, build strong professional relationships with employers across the state, and contribute to programs that support Wyoming’s workforce and business community. Campbell County is located in northeast Wyoming. When you travel to the edge of the Wild West, you expect the unexpected. Wyoming’s unexpected gem is also known as the energy capital of the nation. Where you’ll find much more than minerals beneath the surface. In this wild country, we embrace the natural paradise of Wyoming with our uncommon flavor for a surprisingly authentic experience. Campbell County is tucked between some of our nation’s most famous monuments, Devil's Tower National Monument, the Big Horn Mountain Range, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Auditor II OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Auditor II
Knowledge of financial calculations.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques necessary to conduct a thorough examination.
Knowledge of public speaking to present examination findings.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Responsibilities

Works autonomously, under general supervision, within the assigned field district.
Responsible for the collection of past-due employer reports and monies.
Establish yearly and/or special audit schedules as assigned.
Plans the overall strategy for the expected conduct and scope of the audit.
Conducts payroll audits as assigned.
Investigate and gather evidence.
Prepares and submits audit reports and reviews audit work papers for accuracy.
Applies Wyoming state statutes and agency rules and policies.
Makes decisions that could potentially be defendable all the way to the Wyoming State Supreme Court.
Initiates and represents the agency in legal actions, including small claims court, as an expert witness in administrative hearings and court cases.
Prepares case files for legal actions and works with legal staff as necessary.
Assists employers and their representatives with filing reports and making payments.
Establishes relationships with other governmental and private entities, both in and out of state, to facilitate statute compliance.
Serves as a liaison for the Division to each community within the assigned district.