Staff Auditor

Central States Funds/TeamCare • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Auditor is responsible for preparing and conducting audits of contributing employers to verify that benefit contributions have been properly remitted on behalf of all eligible plan participants. Working within the Field Audit Division, this position supports the full audit lifecycle—from pre-audit research and planning through fieldwork, findings documentation, and post-audit correspondence. The Staff Auditor collaborates with audit management, local unions, employers, and internal Fund departments to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and Fund rules. This role is well-suited for candidates with strong analytical skills and attention to detail; comprehensive training is provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (candidates with strong quantitative skills from other disciplines are also encouraged to apply).
• No prior audit experience required—comprehensive training is provided to set you up for success.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail, with a natural curiosity for understanding how data tells a story.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with employers, union representatives, and internal teams.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks independently while meeting deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for regional on-site audit engagements (no weekend travel).

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive audit files by gathering pertinent employer data, reviewing contracts, and coordinating with local unions, employers, and internal Fund departments.
• Collaborate with the audit team to plan engagements, identify risk areas, and design audit procedures tailored to each employer.
• Conduct on-site and remote employer audits, examining payroll records and benefit contribution data to verify compliance with Fund rules and contractual obligations.
• Represent the Fund professionally in meetings with employers and local union representatives, building productive working relationships.
• Analyze payroll data and perform compliance testing, calculating and clearly documenting audit findings, including any contribution discrepancies.
• Draft professional post-audit correspondence, summary reports, and engagement letter packets, communicating findings clearly and effectively to all stakeholders.
• Evaluate employers selected for audit and make informed recommendations on audit scope and approach, with guidance from audit management.
• Travel up to approximately 25% of the time for on-site audits across the region (no weekend travel required).

Benefits

• 22 total vacation/PTO days (starting in 2027)
• Flexible start times (7:00 am – 9:00 am)
• 85% postgraduate tuition and test reimbursement (up to a max of $10K/year)
• Fast-track career growth – promotions often occur within two years.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule with a 35-hour workweek and no weekends.
• 100% company-paid family insurance benefits including health, dental, RX & vision (comprehensive coverage with low deductibles)
• 100% company-funded pension plan (at no cost to the employee)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and PTO days
• Flexible start times & hybrid work-from-home schedule
• Lunch stipend for onsite café
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level