State of Arizona Looking for AUDITOR at Mesa, AZ Full Time

Would you like to be part of an amazing culture that helps Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance? The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork.

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) performs an integral role in improving Arizona’s workforce by assisting individuals who are unemployed or underemployed, and those with barriers, to prepare for and obtain meaningful employment. DERS supports Arizona employers with recruitment assistance by connecting them to a skilled workforce.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Unemployment Insurance Tax Auditor 2 with the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Administration. This position is responsible for working directly with employers or their authorized representatives, performing professional and comprehensive audits and other investigations to ensure compliance with the Arizona Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax law.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Independently determines compliance with UI tax law and regulations by examination of employer’s accounting and financial records such as time cards, payroll registers, journals, paychecks, and reconciling to state and federal employment tax reports.
• Ensures proper reporting of wages & payments of employment taxes by verifying the accuracy of records including disbursement journals, general ledger, canceled checks, financial statements, IRS 1099 forms, contracts, invoices, & income tax returns to identify & determine correct worker classification and unreported wages.
• Analyzes, interprets & applies state statutes, rules, & precedent decisions of the Unemployment Tax Section or other state & federal agencies to ensure accuracy, integrity & conformance to laws & regulations.
• Performs benefits investigations of employer records to ensure proper payments by timely resolution of issues related to disputed wage amounts of employer liability.

• Knowledge of business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.
• Knowledge of varying accounting systems utilized by employers.
• Knowledge of state law, rules, and corresponding provisions of federal statutes and precedent rulings, and basic search functions and Internet research sites for state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of Field Office and Revenue Unit operating procedures.
• Knowledge of agency computer systems – both central processing data bases as well as audit.
• Skills in interpersonal communication as applied in interviews of employers, their representatives, claimants, or workers.
• Skills in managing responsibilities for multiple assignments that are dependent on factors outside of your control by prioritizing your time to ensure work progresses.
• Ability to understand, explain, and apply laws and regulations in employment situations,
• Ability to successfully explain and inform audit findings and determinations in an adversarial environment to relevant parties.

• In addition to the usual KSA’s used by the Department of Administration, preferred candidates will have professional tax auditing, accounting, or closely related experience; a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or a related field with 12 semester hours of Accounting.

• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• The position will require a current, valid Arizona Driver’s License. Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) and have an acceptable driving record in accordance with DES Fleet Management-Safety Program policy and procedures (DES 1-07-26 & DES 1-07-26-01). Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work, you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please call (480) 679-2319 or email [email protected].

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (480) 679-2319 or emailing [email protected]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.