Agriculture Auditor 5

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) seeks an advanced level Agriculture Auditor 5 to lead multi-state audits of grain dealers and warehouse keepers. You will supervise audit teams, update procedures, and approve license applications while ensuring compliance with Wis. Stat. Ch.

126 and ATCP 99. Expect substantial travel and a strong role in policy support. The position is located at the Prairie Oaks State Office Building in Madison, with remote

Qualifications

• Experience with conducting financial or compliance audits, preparing financial statements or performing financial statement analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits of grain dealers and grain warehouse keepers.
• Coordinate training and review subordinate staff.
• Perform final review of license applications and ensure proper fees.
• Consult with licensees on complex regulatory interpretations.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Financial analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance

Job description

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin’s agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the high quality, dedicated staff we employ.

Where We’re Located

This position is located at the Prairie Oaks State Office Building situated on Madison’s southeast side and a beautifully wooded and scenic hilltop venue. Our employees enjoy low-cost parking at the facility and are only minutes away from the Beltline Highway, Interstate 90 and Highway 51 for quick access to local restaurants, retail and service locations.

Remote Work Option

This position may have the ability to work remotely up to 6 days per 2-week pay period! An approved remote work agreement is required before an employee may work remotely. Approval of the employee’s remote work agreement and work schedule will vary based on the operational needs of the Division. All DATCP employees who work remotely are required to live in Wisconsin.

Employee Benefits

This position offers the State of Wisconsin’s excellent benefits package, which includes 19.5 days of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan!

By working for Wisconsin State Government, you may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Position Summary

This advanced level auditing position is primarily responsible for leading audits, reviewing the work of subordinates, maintaining and/or updating auditing programs and procedures, and approving the issuance of licenses.

This position leads very complex financial/compliance audits of large multi-state and multinational Grain Dealers and Grain Warehouse Keepers whose storage and purchase activities are regulated under Wis. Stat. Ch. 126 and Admin. Code Ch. ATCP 99. This position coordinates training, reviews the work product, and provides feedback to subordinate staff. This position is responsible for maintaining the annual audit schedule of Grain Dealers and assigns staff as necessary to ensure that statutory audit requirements are met. This position also acts as lead auditor in cases involving defaults in payments to producers or grain shortages of depositor grain. This position is responsible for detecting violations of laws or administrative rules through application of auditing procedures.

This position is responsible for maintaining and updating the section's policies and procedures used in performing audits and analyzing financial statements of grain dealers and grain warehouse keepers and maintaining the section's computerized financial database for grain dealers and grain warehouse keepers. This position is also responsible for coordinating, assigning, and reviewing the financial statement analysis of grain dealers that may also be grain warehouse keepers to determine certain financial ratios and whether they are otherwise in compliance with Wis. Stat. Ch. 126 and Admin. Code Ch. ATCP 99. The position also conducts the final review and approval of grain dealers and secondary on grain warehouse keepers license applications, ensuring proper calculation and payment of fees. This position acts as a consultant to subordinates and to licensees regarding highly complex and technical interpretations of Wis. Stat. Ch. 126, Admin. Code Ch. ATCP 99, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and/or Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. This position also assists the Section Manager in the rule-making process and in analyzing statutory and administrative code revisions.

Salary Information

The classification of this position is Agriculture Auditor 5, which is in schedule-range 07-02 with a starting pay of $40.00-$45.00 per hour or $83,200-$93,600 annually based on qualifications.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan at the time of hire.

Job Details

At DATCP, we strive to deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses. The Department has numerous on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities and transferable skills, unique to each Bureau and position.

These OJT opportunities and transferable skills include direct experience and practice through collaboration with co-workers/supervisor, peer mentoring, and job-specific training modules.

Conditions Of Employment

DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to provide one’s own transportation for work purposes, is required.

In-state and out-of-state travel with occasional overnight stay is required for approximately 25% of this position’s duties.

Must possess physical strength to climb grain bins generally ranging in height from 20 to 60 feet but, may be more than100 feet high.

Ability to perform occasional work in less-than-ideal environment conditions that includes factors such as foul air, grain dust, inclement weather, extreme heights, and moving of machinery.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance from an accredited post-secondary college/university OR commensurate work experience and training
• Experience with conducting financial or compliance audits, preparing financial statements or performing financial statement analysis
• Experience interpreting and applying rules and/or regulations (state/federal statutes, policies, laws, etc.)
• Experience with leadership duties (leading an audit team, conducting training, reviewing the work of others, assigning work, etc.)

In addition to the minimum qualifications above, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Experience with mathematic fundamentals including the ability to accurately apply formulas

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply for this position is 11:59 p.m. on November 2, 2026.