Audit Examiner

Audit Examiner

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 Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance.

Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Location:

This position is with INDOT's Central Office in Indianapolis. Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Conducts extensive audits of taxpayer accounts to determine any delinquent status and initiates appropriate collection actions;
• Prepares, identifies, examines, and documents key processes of each agency department;
• Coordinates internal control risk assessment of key controls within processes documented in collaboration with key department personnel;
• Coordinates segregation of duties exercise with key department personnel on key processes within the agency department;
• Evaluates refunds and perform an accurate calculation for all tax assessment;
• Coordinates tax enforcement activities and compliance work;
• Provides interpretation on tax law regulations;
• Provides support and guidance to key department personnel in the pursuit of accurate and timely documentation of key processes within the agency department;
• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement across the organization;
• Maintains agency documentation by establishing periodic review processes executed by key personnel within each agency department;
• Assists Internal Audit with follow up and resolution of outstanding observations from audits, ensuring processes are revised to satisfy the issue identified from the audit;
• Establish tests and conduct periodic testing of identified controls to ensure compliance and functionality of the controls.

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.

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.

What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of compliance and collections processes; of accounting and tax administration procedures; and of Indiana tax laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in performing basic mathematic computations, in identifying and resolving problems, and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to use analytical skills to study data and documents.
• Excellent attention to detail in order to thoroughly examine tax and related supporting documents.
• Considerable knowledge of MS Office Suite and the ability to develop audit procedures.
• Ability to draw sound conclusions from quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other agency and division employees,…