Auditor I

North Dakota Office of Attorney General; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Office of the Attorney General, Gaming Division, located at the State Capitol in Bismarck, seeks an Auditor to perform audits and compliance reviews of gaming activity involving licensed organizations, distributors, and manufacturers.

You will determine that receipts, controls, and expenditures of gaming funds are accurate and compliant with law, participate in on-site observations, and assist in hearings and civil cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, or Business or equivalent.
• Associate's degree with 2+ years of related experience.
• High school diploma with 4+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of PC use including spreadsheet and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting financial and compliance audits and training of gaming organizations and distributors.
• Conduct on-site observations of gaming activity and participate in on-site games to determine compliance.
• Assist with pre-audit and post-audit conferences and prepare preliminary audit reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Interview and testimony

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Associate's degree + 2+ years experience

High school diploma + 4+ years experience

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Summary Of Work

This position performs audits and compliance reviews of gaming activity related to licensed organizations, distributors, and manufacturers. Determine that the receipt, control, and expenditures of gaming funds are accurate and according to law and regulations. Conduct on-site observations of gaming conducted within an alcoholic beverage establishment. Participate in games conducted at gaming sites to determine compliance. Provide guidance to licensed organizations, distributors, and law enforcement officials. Represent the interest of the Attorney General's office in working with the general public, organizations, distributors, manufacturers, gaming employees and volunteers, and local law enforcement. Participate in formal hearings and court cases. Some overnight travel is required for the position, though the travel is minimal. This position is held at the State Capitol, in the Gaming Division and does not allow for teleworking.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting financial and compliance audits, investigations, and training of gaming organizations and distributors, to include: assist with preliminary audit research and planning; conduct on-site observations of actual gaming activity such as bingo, pull tabs, and twenty-one; participate in games being conducted on site to determine compliance with laws and regulations; participate in and assist with conducting pre-audit and post-audit conferences; audit of games, game types, and use of gaming net proceeds; conduct compliance and substantive tests of transactions; complete internal control and compliance questionnaires; assist in evaluating systems of internal control; assist in making audit determinations and recommendations; assist in preparing preliminary audit reports. Conduct compliance reviews of gaming organizations and distributors. Conduct training on compliance and record keeping forms required.
• Administrative duties and responsibilities, to include: respond to written and telephone communications; directly assist organizations, distributors, and general public; participate in office, division, and audit section meetings; attend additional training in the areas of auditing and other relevant areas.
• Special projects, to include: assist in review and update of audit programs and work papers; critique and assist in updating standard record keeping forms; critique and assist in drafting administrative rules; perform other projects as required or assigned.
• Legal matters, to include: prepare documents of evidence for administrative hearings and court cases; present verbal testimony in administrative hearings and court cases; work with the Gaming Investigators, and local law enforcement on criminal and civil cases.

Benefits

• In addition to the monthly salary, this position includes fully paid health insurance for employee and family.
• The option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family.
• Participation in the state NDPERS defined contribution retirement plan as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan.
• The option to contribute to a medical spending account.
• Earning annual and sick leave.
• Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Location of Work

The Division office is centrally located in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Banking, or Business or
• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, banking, or business and 2 or more years' experience in accounting, finance, banking, business, bookkeeping, or similar field or
• High school diploma/GED and 4 or more years' experience in accounting, finance, banking, business, bookkeeping, or similar field
• Knowledge of the use and understanding of a personal computer (spreadsheet and word processing).
• Ability to work independently.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have gaming auditing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate tactfully and with emphasis on customer service.
• Excellent prioritization, time management, and organization skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Display interpersonal skills in dealing with customers and co-workers, utilize appropriate telephone etiquette, demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate ability to perform standard office tasks and operate standard office equipment.
• Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform auditor tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with North Dakota charitable gaming
• Auditing experience
• One or more upper level courses in accounting

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