Field Auditor

Iowa Workforce Development is seeking applicants for the position of Field Auditor.

This position will be domiciled at one of the following IowaWORKS Centers:
Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Denison, Des Moines, Marshalltown, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City, Spencer, or Waterloo, IA.

• Schedule:
  
  Full-time | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Work Flexibility:
  Hybrid telework and alternate schedules available after six months of employment and training has been completed.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and professional individual who is committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and exceptional customer service. This role requires traveling between work sites, communicating effectively with staff and customers, and maintaining a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in all interactions. Responsibilities include reviewing legal contracts, financial records, general ledgers, correspondence, and employer-prepared documents to assess compliance with applicable tax laws.

The position also requires applying basic accounting principles, utilizing computer systems and standard office software to complete work accurately and efficiently, and operating common office equipment. Success in this role depends on strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, keen attention to detail, and a commitment to safeguarding confidential information.

Audits: Perform tax audits of accounting records of business organizations, individuals, and partnerships by examining financial statements, balance sheets, sales, and statistical reports, etc. Evaluate and determine consistency of accounting and records‑keeping procedures in relation to Iowa tax liabilities. Audits may be performed when there is an omission of wage records, fraudulent or incorrect reporting, determination of liability, questionable employer‑employee relationship, independent contractor status, missing wages investigation, cross match with federal unemployment tax returns, or mandated Federal requirements.

Determination of Liability: Investigate business establishments through field investigations to determine legal status of employers regarding their liability for state taxes. Must determine if employer is profit‑making organization or non‑profit organization, i.e., sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, political subdivision, agricultural, domestic, construction, etc. After determination of their obligation under the law, must determine how rate is computed and the proper way to file reports and pay taxes.

Change of Ownership: Investigate changes in business ownership to determine liability of successor employer for transfer of experience rating and to update and correct agency records. Explain effects of successorship to both predecessor and successor so they know their legal position regarding reserve fund balances, chargeability for future benefits, and, in some cases, the possibility of successor liability for predecessor indebtedness.

Public Relations: Interpret Iowa Employment Security Laws as a representative of the department for accountants, CPAs, attorneys, political subdivisions, and employers in the area. Speak to organizations explaining and discussing laws administered by Iowa Workforce Development. Answer inquiries concerning benefit payments, chargebacks, transfer of charges, reimbursable accounts, new tax liability provisions, etc. Conducts and assists other investigators for potential fraud, misreporting and/or employer contribution errors to obtain underpayment and determine if fraud or misreporting has occurred.

Reviews findings of Quality Control for assigned area and prepares records and reports to update and/or change agency records.

Enforcement Procedures: Investigate employers who are delinquent in filing their wage reports and/or paying their contributions. This can involve entering into payment agreements on behalf of the agency for delinquent contributions, filing liens, serving jeopardy assessments, distress warrants and/or investigating assets to be secured or securing total payment. Must review the status of the…