Field Auditor

Work for Indiana

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.

About the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC):

The mission of the Indiana Gaming Commission is to provide a fair, transparent and dynamic regulatory environment that encourages economic development while requiring the highest level of integrity of all activities under its jurisdiction.

Role Overview :

The Indiana Gaming Commission is looking for a Field Auditor to join our team. Your primary focus will be on casino tax filings and review of internal control changes. Audits of operations and reporting may require travel. You will play a key role in ensuring our casino partners comply with our regulations and rules. This position is located onsite in downtown Indianapolis

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

* Travel to and conduct audit procedures and tests of governmental units' financial statements on annual schedule.

* Prepare reports presenting audit findings for submission to supervisor and agency.

* Communicate with staff of governmental unit under audit concerning issues such as procedures, technical interpretations, and results of audit.

* Track approvals for requisitions within assigned funds and grant funds.

* Track approved request modifications to purchase orders to relieve encumbrances/pre-encumbrances in funds.

* Create annual spending plan, biennial budget request and biweekly year-end forecasting.

* Provide a fiscal/programmatic review of all contracts initiated, amended, or extended within funds.

* Provide assistance to vendor inquiries with assistance from other fiscal staff.

* Perform related duties as assigned.

* Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee's home. Employee reports to the agency's office for occasional meetings or events. Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client's or customer's worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

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

* Knowledge of basic principles of accounting such as the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) typically attained by baccalaureate degree in accounting or finance.

* Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, facility personnel, and persons from various levels of government and management.

* Knowledge of and ability to research Indiana Code relevant to job duties.

* Travel is required to facilities and locations being audited. All travel will be within driving distance within the state of Indiana. Overnight stays will be required periodically.

* Effective utilization of computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

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