Unemployment Insurance Auditor

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana’s employment future.

If managed properly, Indiana’s workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country’s economic growth.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Performing extensive research, data analysis, and investigation regarding an employer or assigned case.
• Communicating complex legal concepts related to state and federal tax laws to an employer or its representatives.
• Determining applicability of state and federal unemployment insurance tax laws, regulations, rules, policies, and legal precedents on assigned work.
• Travel to the employer's location may be required depending on the job function assigned to the incumbent.
• Documenting all investigative and determination processes.
• Issuing subpoenas for information related to the investigation.
• Acting as a witness in any legal challenge to investigation or determination.
• Issuing written findings regarding assigned work.
• Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Strong demonstration of adherence to organizational mission and protocols.
• Knowledge and the ability to apply state and federal laws, the Indiana Administrative Code, the Code of Federal Regulations, IRS publications, USDOL UI Policy Letters, state policies and procedures, and legal precedent to execute job duties.
• Knowledge of all UI program areas; understanding of the roles of other employees in the agency and how their roles affect the administration of the UI program.
• Ability to recognize problems, issues, severe non-compliance, and potential fraud, among other assigned work.
• Ability to recognize when program actions concern other agency functions and to communicate with those departments as needed.
• Ability to plan, initiate, and execute program goals and initiatives adequately.
• Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities to meet federal quality and timeliness performance standards;
• Excellent communication, planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to updated Information Technology system requirements and new programs affecting UI tax and compliance functions.
• Adherence to standards of professionalism during interactions with many internal and external parties when executing job duties.
• Ability to relate and interact with governmental employees at all levels, employers, and private citizens in a manner conducive to the professional representation of the program.
• Ability to anticipate and evaluate problems that create barriers to achieving goals and initiate corrective actions.
• Ability to think and react calmly in adverse or conflict-driven situations.
• Ability to travel within Indiana, as required for job duties.

A degree is not required.

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