DMV - Accountability Auditor

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Transportation is seeking a DMV Program Accountability Auditor. The role audits DMV offices, LPAs, DLOs, and online dealers to ensure compliance with state laws and policies. Travel statewide and sometimes overnight.

The successful candidate will analyze funds, deposits, internal controls, and reporting, with strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments with travel.
• Experience in auditing or regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and complete audits statewide.
• Review funds, deposits, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Prepare clear audit reports for management review.
• May conduct investigations into missing funds or misconduct.
• May testify in court regarding audit findings when required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

STARS

SADLS

Job description

Agency

AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionDivision of Motor VehiclesJob Classification TitleProgram Coordinator IV (NS)Position Number65044024GradeNC14

About Us

It's the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is looking for motivated and energetic people to join our team. Start an exciting new career with an organization that is on the move!

The DMV Program Accountability Auditor performs financial, operational, and compliance audits of DMV offices, contracted agencies, and authorized business partners throughout North Carolina. Under the direction of the DMV Program Accountability Audit Manager, the DMV Program Accountability Auditor travels statewide to conduct audits of 129 Contract License Plate Agencies (LPAs), State Registration Offices, 113 Driver License Offices (DLOs), Online Dealers (OLDs), and other assigned entities to determine compliance with applicable State laws, DMV policies and procedures, contractual requirements, and established financial and operational controls. The position may also require overnight and out-of-state travel to conduct audits of authorized Out-of-State Online Dealers and leasing companies.

The DMV Program Accountability Auditor works independently to plan, schedule, coordinate, and complete assigned audits within established timeframes. Audit responsibilities include reviewing State funds, daily collections and deposits, financial reconciliations, accountable inventory, dealer accounts, transaction records, supporting documentation, fees, internal controls, and other operational activities. The DMV Program Accountability Auditor analyzes records to identify discrepancies, control weaknesses, financial risks, and noncompliance; discusses findings with appropriate personnel; provides technical guidance and training when necessary; and prepares clear and comprehensive audit reports for management review.

The DMV Program Accountability Auditor may conduct or assist with investigations involving missing funds or inventory, suspected embezzlement, employee or contractor misconduct, internal control deficiencies, or other alleged wrongdoing. The position may require an immediate response to robberies, break-ins, inventory losses, or other significant incidents affecting DMV operations. The DMV Program Accountability Auditor may also assist with the opening, relocation, or closing of License Plate Agencies, participate in special projects and program reviews, and testify in court regarding audit findings, investigations, or DMV records when required.

The successful candidate must possess strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; demonstrate the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment; and be able to manage multiple assignments and frequent statewide travel.

The program area for this position includes one or more of the following: experience in accounting, auditing, finance, financial reconciliation, internal controls, regulatory compliance, related business operations, experience with DMV systems and operations, including STARS, SADLS, License Plate Agencies, Driver License Offices, Online Dealers, and/or the experience examination of DMV documents and fees.

Recruitment:

Candidates must possess the education and experience that is associated with the classification to be minimally qualified. Additional information regarding Classification and Compensation within North Carolina State Government can be found here: NC OSHR: Classification and Compensation