Auditor II

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Medical and dental health plans

Health Savings Account

Paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Vacation and sick leave

RTD EcoPass

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment seeks an Auditor II to oversee enforcement and compliance efforts for the FAMLI Division in Colorado. The unit conducts external fact-finding audits of business books and records to verify premiums and proper classification of covered employment.

Minimum qualifications include six years of relevant experience, with CPA license or CIA certificate substituting for five years.

Qualifications

• Six years of relevant auditing/finance experience.
• Experience with payroll, tax, general ledger, and audit reporting.
• Current CPA license or CIA certificate can substitute for five years.

Responsibilities

• External fact-finding audit examinations of Colorado business books and records.
• Ensure uniform application and compliance with FAMLI statutes.
• Verify premium reporting and determine liabilities related to benefits.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Conflict management

Time management

Research skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

CPA license

CIA certificate

Job description

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY AUGUST 26, 2026

The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.

This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect.

We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.

Benefits

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERADefined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• MotivateMe employee wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
• RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home

The salary range for this position is:

$31.52 - $43.02 Hourly

$2,521.38 - $3,441.58 Biweekly

$5,463.00 - $7,456.76 Monthly

This unit exists to oversee the enforcement and compliance efforts of the FAMLI Division. The unit will consist of auditors and investigators ensuring employers are participating in the program as required by law and not engaging in any prohibited activities (such as retaliation or interference) and also investigating fraudulent claims for benefits, auditors reviewing employer records to ensure premiums are properly calculated and other enforcement staff. Auditors will ensure compliance with FAMLI statutes with Colorado employers by obtaining facts and data through the systematic examination of their books and records. The data may be used to verify the correct premium assessment, collecting missing premium reports, and make legal liability determinations concerning payments for services that were not properly classified as covered employment.

This position performs external fact-finding audit examinations on Colorado business books and records, independent from direct supervision based on accepted auditing standards, to ensure uniform application, interpretation, administration, and compliance with the FAMLI statutes.

H8D3XX Auditor II

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as tax preparation, payroll reporting and preparation, payroll reconciliation, preparing general ledger and financial statements, bank and check reconciliation, general auditing experience including preparing audit documentation, preparing audit reports and/or audit findings, or experience in a field related to this position including Finance or Business Administration.

Or

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.

Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or current, valid CIA certificate will substitute for five (5) years of the requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional auditing and/or accounting experience
• Previous experience in Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation , or Compliance Investigations
• Experience performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee.

Required Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to handle conflict and difficult high stress situations
• Conflict management skills
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Must be able to perform independent research using a variety of websites and statutes
• Self-Motivated
• Customer service oriented and ability to work with a diverse population
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to handle diverse and heavy caseloads
• Ability to analyze applicable statutes for application in diverse situations

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
• You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.

Appeal Rights

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: [e-mail]

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinators at [e-mail]. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort, please call 303-318-8200.

While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.