Gaming Auditor

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

South Dakota State Government seeks a Gaming Auditor in Spearfish, SD. This full-time role conducts gaming revenue tax and compliance audits, enforces the Commission on Gaming rules, and participates in evaluations of casino practices through onsite observation.

Salary is $23.56–$26.50 per hour; hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preferred experience in gaming accounting/auditing.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in gaming accounting/auditing preferred.
• Strong ethics, discretion, and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gaming revenue tax and compliance audits.
• Enforce rules and regulations of the South Dakota Commission on Gaming.
• Participate in evaluations of casino business practices through onsite observation programs.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion/Confidentiality

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job ID: 37753

Agency: Department of Revenue

Location: Spearfish, SD

Salary: $23.56 - $26.50/hr, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: H

Closing Date: 10/22/2026

The position of Gaming Auditor is a full-time position with the South Dakota Commission on Gaming.

For more information on the Commission on Gaming, please visit https://dor.sd.gov/businesses/gaming/.

The Gaming Auditor will conduct gaming revenue tax and compliance audits, enforce the rules and regulations of the South Dakota Commission on Gaming, and participate in evaluations of casino business practices through onsite observation programs.

We offer a competitive salary, paid vacations, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

Work hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A minimum education of a high school diploma/GED. Highly preferred candidates will have experience in gaming accounting and/or auditing. Experience working in collaborative team environments and demonstrating effective time management and organizational skills with an attention to detail will be highly beneficial. Equally important is a strong work ethic, integrity, interpersonal skills, discretion, confidentiality, and a positive attitude.

Knowledge of:

• gaming industry;
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
• Generally Accepted Auditing Standards;
• effective written and verbal communication techniques
• auditing practices;
• Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook;

Ability to:

• understand and interpret state laws, rules, and regulations as they apply to South Dakota gaming activities;
• communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing;
• gather, organize, and present information effectively and in a logical sequence;
• establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public;
• meet deadlines, think critically, and solve problems.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'