Auditor II

About the role

This posting is open until filled. Transcripts and certificates MUST be attached, or the application will automatically be dismissed from the applicant pool.

Responsibilities

• Evidence Custodian: Maintains chain of custody on all items checked into temporary, overflow, and permanent evidence. Properly tags, inventories, and accounts for agency seized and purchase of evidence items for the region. Maintains the evidence rooms in accordance with the Audit and Enforcement procedure manual. Properly documents, enters, safeguards of agency seized property and purchase of evidence items in accordance with evidence (SAPE) procedures manual. Properly disposes of seized and purchase of evidence inventory once dispositions have been researched and verified. Works closely with Enforcement to ensure all paperwork is reconciled with items being submitted into evidence and all items are properly documented on seizure forms. Data entry of all received evidence into the SAPE system within the time frame identified in the procedures manual. Maintains accurate account of all inventories issued back out to Enforcement for testing. Conducts annual audit with Regional Audit Manager or Assistant Manager of inventory in both the liquor and non-liquor evidence rooms. May testify in court on chain of custody as needed. May offer in-house training to auditors or enforcement personnel as needed. Attends annual Evidence Custodian training off-site.
• Auditing: Conducts entry level assigned tax, fee, and regulatory audits in a timely manner with minimum errors and supervision. Follows audit procedures manuals, code & rules requirements. Recognizes and adequately documents audit discrepancies noted and takes appropriate action based on the audit procedures manual. May audit business records of potential applicants to establish bonding liability and qualification to hold permit or license as assigned.
• Inspections / Investigations: Assists senior auditing staff with the development of complex administrative cases. Involves developing fact base case narratives. Assists in promoting voluntary compliance and public safety by assisting in performing complaint-based investigations relating to regulatory and public safety issues. Conducts various types of physical inspections of licensed locations for compliance with the Alcoholic Beverage Code and Rules. May assist senior staff in reviewing licensing files and evaluate internal business entity structures related to complaint-based investigations. May assist senior auditors prepares legally acceptable statements or affidavits. May assist senior auditors with investigations involving the Enforcement Division, Licensing Division, Tax & Marketing Division, and Marketing Investigations Unit of the Audit & Investigations Division.
• Marketing Practices & Education Initiatives: Handles routine marketing practices questions related to the alcoholic beverage code and rules (telephone, emails, and counter). Interprets and applies marketing advisories, code, and rules. Assists with education initiatives involving members of the alcohol industry, public schools/colleges, and public/civic organizations.

Qualifications

• Education Option 1: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, management, or marketing. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. AND At least 12 hours of accounting, auditing, and finance; six (6) of which must be in accounting. (NOTE: Legible copy of transcript(s) showing degree and accounting hours and/or proof of course enrollment must accompany application for employment consideration).
• Education Option 2: Associate’s degree in a business-related field (marketing/finance/accounting/management). At least 9 hours of accounting, auditing, or finance; six (6) of which must be in accounting. AND With associate’s degree, two (2) years’ full-time work experience in accounting, auditing or extensive financial investigations involving business records. (NOTE: Legible copy of transcript(s) showing degree and accounting hours and/or proof of course enrollment must accompany application for employment consideration).

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems; generally accepted auditing standards and procedures; and computer technology principles, terminology, programming, and automated systems.
• Knowledge of accepted business practices and office procedures involves providing services to internal and external customers.
• Thorough knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Working knowledge of tax law and audit procedures.
• Working knowledge of accounting methods and systems, and of generally acceptable auditing standards and procedures.
• Skill in the use of personal computers, preferably Windows and Microsoft products to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Skill in performing mathematical, statistical, and financial calculations.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and documenting research data.
• Time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Collaboration, team participation, and task-oriented skills.

Physical Requirements

• This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move around the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment and move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines.

Supplemental Information

• TRAVEL REQUIREMENT %: 50%