Field Auditor

About the role

The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. Our strategic priorities include delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student, elevating and supporting Indiana's educators, and increasing partnerships and aligned support.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits to determine if business is operating within the scope of applicable State law.
• Perform audits as assigned by reviewing various records as they pertain to the assigned functions.
• Prepare current ratio and balance sheet reports on licensed firms as assigned by completing an audit of the firm’s business records and confirming balances.
• Submit written and oral reports of audit findings to the agency.
• Assist and service various entities in the license application process as assigned.
• Provide the Director and the agency with recommendations of business status and solvency.
• Compile information for potential criminal prosecution.
• Testify as necessary at legal proceedings as a field auditor.
• Represent the agency in business relations within the state.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skill typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree, related academic training and relevant work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree where appropriate.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret applicable state and federal regulations.
• Specialized knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, business management, and economics.
• Ability to use computers and familiarity with basic data entry, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and with others as needed.
• Maintain all applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel extensively within the state with some nights away from home to conduct audits.

Qualifications

• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
• Specialized knowledge of accounting, business management, and economics.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to use computers and basic software.
• Project management skills.
• Travel and independent work abilities.

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.
• A wellness rewards program.
• A health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• A 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.
• Group life insurance.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

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