Audit Examiner

About the Role

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Location: This position is with INDOT's Central Office in Indianapolis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts extensive audits of taxpayer accounts to determine any delinquent status and initiates appropriate collection actions;
• Prepares, identifies, examines, and documents key processes of each agency department;
• Coordinates internal control risk assessment of key controls within processes documented in collaboration with key department personnel;
• Coordinates segregation of duties exercise with key department personnel on key processes within the agency department;
• Evaluates refunds and performs an accurate calculation for all tax assessments;
• Coordinates tax enforcement activities and compliance work;
• Provides interpretation on tax law regulations;
• Provides support and guidance to key department personnel in the pursuit of accurate and timely documentation of key processes within the agency department;
• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement across the organization;
• Maintains agency documentation by establishing periodic review processes executed by key personnel within each agency department;
• Assists Internal Audit with follow-up and resolution of outstanding observations from audits, ensuring processes are revised to satisfy the issue identified from the audit;
• Establishes tests and conducts periodic testing of identified controls to ensure compliance and functionality of the controls.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Requirements

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of compliance and collections processes; of accounting and tax administration procedures; and of Indiana tax laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in performing basic mathematic computations, in identifying and resolving problems, and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to use analytical skills to study data and documents.
• Excellent attention to detail in order to thoroughly examine tax and related supporting documents.
• Considerable knowledge of MS Office Suite and the ability to develop audit procedures.
• Ability to draw sound conclusions from quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other agency and division employees, and the public.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and the ability to think creatively.
• Effective communication skills.

A degree is not required. However, at least 4+ years of business administration, accounting, or a related field experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access