Unclaimed Property Auditor (Internal Auditor 2)

State of Oregon

4d • $66,900 - $102,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

Oregon State Treasury is recruiting for the position of Unclaimed Property Auditor. This position helps plan and implement compliance efforts to ensure business and public entities adhere to Oregon’s administrative rules for unclaimed property and evaluates overall compliance through audits.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience performing professional level auditing, investigations, compliance, policy/program, or work closely related to the agency mission; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in business-related field such as business or public administration, finance, economics, computer science, accounting; or a field specific to the Agency's mission AND 2 years of experience performing professional level auditing, investigations, compliance, policy/program, or work closely related to the agency mission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying statutes, rules, and policies.
• Experience making recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of data, statute, rule, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently displaying a high degree of integrity, critical thinking, and professionalism.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, statistical analyses, audit standards and techniques.
• Experience auditing small to medium size businesses for compliance with statute, rule, and policies.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality of records and sensitive information.
• Respect – Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.
• Teamwork – Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.
• Flexibility – Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communication – Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.
• Initiative – Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Critical Thinking – Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.
• Time Management – Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.
• Attention to Detail – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assess overall compliance with unclaimed property laws for Oregon businesses, non-profits and government agencies.
• Determine audit strategy to increase compliance from Oregon companies.
• Prepare and implement audit plans based on audit strategy and in accordance with auditing standards.
• Evaluate results and adjust as needed.
• Review, analyze, research, and evaluate holder records to determine compliance with Oregon’s unclaimed property laws and administrative rules.
• Review holder internal controls and analyze the procedures used for determining dormancy periods.
• Identify potential assets that are outstanding and reportable.
• Prepare audit reports outlining specific findings and recommendations and present to holders.
• Oversee the audit process and ensure staff recorded audits in the unclaimed property system, retained appropriate documentation, received all property, and reconciled invoices with audit records.
• Assess penalties and interest, set up payment plans and confirm property was remitted.
• Maintain effective relationships with contract auditors.
• Collaborate on audits and exchange information as needed to improve holder compliance.
• Stay current on nation-wide trends and approaches to unclaimed property audits that may affect Oregon holders.
• Research best practices, analyze policies, procedures, and processes for audits of unclaimed property, and recommend improvements.
• Work with the Unclaimed Property Compliance Coordinator to develop, revise and implement policy and process changes.
• Provide advice and consultation to assist new and existing holders (e.g., businesses, financial institutions, government agencies, landlords, etc.) in understanding Oregon’s unclaimed property program and the compliance process.
• Explain and interpret statutes and rules, and work with holders at all levels to help them comply with unclaimed property laws.
• Help implement training, education and outreach plans to increase reporting awareness.
• Participate in education events, speaking engagements, and training seminars in Oregon and at the national level.
• Provide input and feedback on program educational and marketing materials, brochures, newsletters and media plans to promote Oregon’s unclaimed property program and increase compliance.

Benefits

• Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life (1% or 5% employee share)
• Robust paid leave package, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and floating day of leave
• PERS retirement benefits
• Support with training and development
• Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees