Auditor II

Department Information

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

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

This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.

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.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits :

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined 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
• Benefit Hub state employee discount program
• Motivate Me employee wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
• RTD Eco Pass Commuter Program
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-program

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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:

$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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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…