Auditor I

About the role

This position performs audits and compliance reviews of gaming activity related to licensed organizations, distributors, and manufacturers. Determine that the receipt, control, and expenditures of gaming funds are accurate and according to law and regulations. Conduct on-site observations of gaming conducted within an alcoholic beverage establishment. Participate in games conducted at gaming sites to determine compliance. Provide guidance to licensed organizations, distributors, and law enforcement officials. Represent the interest of the Attorney General's office in working with the general public, organizations, distributors, manufacturers, gaming employees and volunteers, and local law enforcement. Participate in formal hearings and court cases. Some overnight travel is required for the position, though the travel is minimal. This position is held at the State Capitol, in the Gaming Division and does not allow for teleworking.

Responsibilities

• Aid in conducting financial and compliance audits, investigations, and training of gaming organizations and distributors, to include: assist with preliminary audit research and planning; conduct on-site observations of actual gaming activity such as bingo, pull tabs, and twenty-one; participate in games being conducted on site to determine compliance with laws and regulations; participate in and assist with conducting pre-audit and post-audit conferences; audit of games, game types, and use of gaming net proceeds; conduct compliance and substantive tests of transactions; complete internal control and compliance questionnaires; assist in evaluating systems of internal control; assist in making audit determinations and recommendations; assist in preparing preliminary audit reports. Conduct compliance reviews of gaming organizations and distributors. Conduct training on compliance and record keeping forms required.
• Handle administrative duties and responsibilities, to include: respond to written and telephone communications; directly assist organizations, distributors, and general public; participate in office, division, and audit section meetings; attend additional training in the areas of auditing and other relevant areas.
• Engage in special projects, to include: assist in review and update of audit programs and work papers; critique and assist in updating standard record keeping forms; critique and assist in drafting administrative rules; perform other projects as required or assigned.
• Handle legal matters, to include: prepare documents of evidence for administrative hearings and court cases; present verbal testimony in administrative hearings and court cases; work with the Gaming Investigators, and local law enforcement on criminal and civil cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Banking, or Business. If the applicant has a bachelor's degree in business, they must have one or more upper-level courses in accounting and/or an accounting Minor.
• Knowledge of the use and understanding of a personal computer (spreadsheet and word processing).
• Ability to work independently.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have gaming auditing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate tactfully and with emphasis on customer service.
• Excellent prioritization, time management, and organization skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Display interpersonal skills in dealing with customers and co-workers, utilize appropriate telephone etiquette, demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate ability to perform standard office tasks and operate standard office equipment.
• Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform auditor tasks.

Benefits

• In addition to the monthly salary, this position includes fully paid health insurance for employee and family, the option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family, participation in the state NDPERS defined contribution retirement plan as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, and earning annual and sick leave.
• Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $4,300 - $4,600 per month.

Schedule

This position is full-time with State Benefit Package, Exempt.

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Application Procedures

To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted online at: www.nd.gov/careers. Documents to be submitted include: resume, cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications, 3 professional references, and college transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable for the initial application process but when the top candidate is given a conditional employment offer, they are required to present official transcripts).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.