Gaming Casino Audit Intern - Division of Gaming.

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

About the Department

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us. The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work.

Benefits

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

About the Role

Are you ready to kickstart your career with a highly specialized, resume-boosting internship that goes far beyond routine data entry?

The Division of Gaming ensures that limited gaming is conducted honestly, fairly, and competitively, and is free from criminal and corrupt elements. This is achieved, in part, by ensuring that gaming taxes are properly reported and paid and that licensees comply with Gaming Rules, Regulations, and Internal Control Minimum Procedures.

Responsibilities

A Typical Day of an Audit Intern

Provides audit assistance to the Lead Auditor and Audit Manager to learn how to complete revenue audits and conduct all aspects of compliance audits of licensees. Assignments are structured and performed with the direction and assistance from others with the intent to train positions for a higher level. The position will begin to build portfolios for sound reasoning and judgment through resources of reference such as meeting with Audit Manager or Chief Auditor.

Revenue and Compliance Audits

• Assist the Audit Manager and staff within the immediate work unit to learn how to examine records and interview licensee staff to complete revenue and compliance audits by completing the audit and review steps outlined in the audit and review programs.
• Begin building an understanding of the objectives, rules, regulations, and ICMP (Internal Control Minimum Procedures) of the Division of Gaming and Audit Section as it relates to Revenue and Compliance Audits.
• Assist the Audit Manager and staff to learn how to collect, examine, and analyze data to prepare reports that detail a summary of the results of the review and audit work performed (work papers) and identify possible findings and recommendations.
• Assist the Audit Manager and staff to learn how to evaluate gaming technology to ensure compliance with the Internal Controls and proper calculation and reporting of AGP (Adjusted Gross Proceeds).

Audit and Compliance Findings and Recommendations

• Assist the Audit Manager and staff within the immediate work unit to learn how to develop findings and recommendations needed to bring licensees into compliance with ICMP or Gaming Regulations. Discuss recommendations with the Lead Auditor, Audit Manager, or Chief Auditor.
• Assist the Audit Manager and staff to learn how to prepare reports and presentations.
• Assist the Audit Manager and staff to evaluate source documents, records, and financial information to recommend any necessary revisions or updates to ICMP to support the compliance of gaming technology.

Stakeholder Interaction & Training

• Assist the Audit Manager and staff within the immediate work unit to learn how to understand how the section responds to technical inquiries of licensees, how to clarify, counsel, and advise on the division’s interpretation of the rules, regulations, and ICMP to licensees.
• Learn how to explain appropriate segregation of duties for a licensee’s particular operations and circumstances by assisting stakeholders in the interpretation of ICMPs.
• Promote a positive image of the division to others and strive for good working relationships with other division staff, licensees, CPA firms, attorneys, and other interested parties.
• Work with the Audit Manager and staff to learn how to identify gaps in the knowledge of those being trained and participate in training others on the proper application of ICMPs and the completion of tax returns and other related documents.

Requirements

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of relevant audit experience related to the work assigned to this position.
• A combination of related education and/or relevant audit experience related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or current, valid CIA certificate will substitute for the four (4) years of the requirement.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License. In-state travel required as needed (to Casinos).

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written), analytical/problem-solving skills, effective customer service.
• State Auditing experience in a regulatory environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Proven success organizing and tracking workload.
• Experience with TeamMate audit management software.
• Experience with Google Suite products (e.g., Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Docs, etc.)

Conditions of Employment

• Employees are in a position of public trust and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.
• As a condition of employment, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations. All employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance.
• Final candidates must complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment.
• Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.
• Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.