Field Auditor, Lead

About the role

The Field Auditor, Lead travels within an assigned territory to employers’ sites of ZAS clients to conduct comprehensive auditing of employers’ financial and payroll systems and associated records. This role determines the accuracy of reporting and payment of fringe benefit contributions and works directly with Trust Legal and Trustees to facilitate audit reporting and follow-up on audit inquiries. The position requires minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Responsibilities

• Attends quarterly Trustee meetings to answer Trust Legal and Trustee questions on audit status.
• Attends bi-weekly planning meetings with Trust Legal to review current audit status.
• Works with the Audit and Collections Supervisor to respond timely to Trust Legal inquiries.
• Works with the Audit and Collections Supervisor to produce timely and accurate Trustee reports.
• Reviews assigned plans to determine the parameters of the audit required.
• Communicates with employers to schedule and obtain records for audits.
• Reviews payroll registers, individual earnings records, unemployment tax returns, and federal and state tax returns, including forms 941, 1096, 1099, W-2, and W-3.
• Tests employer reporting to ensure contributions are collected for non-reported participants and assessments and credits are issued for misreported participants.
• Determines if the scope of the audit must be expanded.
• Effectively communicates audit findings to the employer and provides suggestions for corrective action.
• Summarizes audit findings and corrective suggestions to report to the ZAS client.
• Conducts research and resolves complex and technical issues and irregularities.
• Conducts new employee training and ongoing training for staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Business-related field.
• 2 years of experience in auditing, accounting, finance, payroll, or benefits analysis.
• Knowledge of accounting best practices.
• Working knowledge of general ledger software.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in healthcare or a third-party administrator environment.
• Experience working in a Taft-Hartley environment.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Flexible work schedule when workflow requires.
• Frequent local travel as assigned.

Pay

$33.80/hour.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Retirement savings 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunities for growth.