Auditor

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.

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

• Assist in conducting financial and compliance audits and investigations, including preliminary audit research and planning; conduct on‑site observations of actual gaming activity such as bingo, pull tabs, and twenty‑one; participate in games at the site to determine compliance with laws and regulations; participate in and assist with conducting pre‑audit and post‑audit conferences; audit 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.
• Administrative duties and responsibilities, such as responding to written and telephone communications; directly assisting organizations, distributors, and the general public; participating in office, division, and audit section meetings; attending additional training in the areas of auditing and other relevant areas.
• Special projects, including reviewing and updating audit programs and work papers; critiquing and assisting in updating standard record‑keeping forms; critiquing and assisting in drafting administrative rules; performing other projects as required or assigned.
• Legal matters, such as preparing documents of evidence for administrative hearings and court cases; presenting verbal testimony in administrative hearings and court cases; working with Gaming Investigators and local law enforcement on criminal and civil cases.

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, and earning annual and sick leave.

Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Banking, or Business. If the applicant has a Bachelor’s degree in Business, they must have one or more upper‑level courses in Accounting and/or an Accounting Minor.
• 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.

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.