Auditor II - Hybrid

Please Note:
The employment list from this posting will be used to fill other similarly situated positions in this class.

About the Colorado Department of State Treasury

The Colorado State Treasury is the constitutional custodian of the public's funds. The Treasury has to manage and account for tax dollars from when they are received until they are disbursed. The treasury staff is committed to safeguarding and managing the people's monies with the same diligence and care as they do their own.

Vision

The Colorado State Treasury staff will continually strive to serve the residents of Colorado better. Central to this goal is the continued introduction and use of new technologies to provide improved access to services for both taxpayers and other Governmental agencies.

Mission

Our mission is to safeguard, manage, and account for tax dollars from when they are received until they are disbursed with diligence and care.

Why work for the Colorado Department of State Treasury?

We are a values-driven organization committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect.

We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continuous process improvement, and our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we seek dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and passion for quality and excellence in all we  addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

• Medical and dental plans
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans
• Employee wellness programs
• Paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible work schedule and remote-work options
• No cost Eco Pass for all eligible State employees
• Tuition assistance for college‑level courses
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
• Training opportunities
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

About the Division of Unclaimed Property

The Division collects and safeguards unclaimed or abandoned property in a permanent trust until it can be returned to rightful owners. The team ensures compliance with the Colorado Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (RUUPA) and provides education and outreach to both the public and businesses.

Position Summary

This role strengthens holder reporting and compliance to increase deposits into the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund. The position conducts audits, provides technical assistance, and supports education efforts to ensure organizations meet statutory reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Auditing & Analysis:

• Conducts independent and team-based virtual and desk audits of businesses to determine compliance with RUUPA and Treasury policies.
• Analyzes business operational policies, accounting records, management practices, and internal controls.
• Compiles detailed audit work papers, analyzes complex transactions in Excel, prepares written findings and recommendations, and presents reports to management.
• Monitors and follows up on the implementation of corrective action plans.

Business Claims Examination & Forensics:

• Reviews and adjudicates business claims for completeness, accuracy, and rightful ownership under departmental policies.
• Evaluates evidence to approve, deny, or request additional information for pending claims.
• Traces complex chains of title through mergers, acquisitions, bankruptcies, and corporate dissolutions using KAPS datasets, Lexis Nexis Accurint, SEC filings, Secretary of State records, and tax filings.

Audit Program & Process Development:

• Contributes to the development and standardization of internal audit procedures, questionnaires, initial document requests, audit programs, and control forms.
• Updates and maintains audit records and tracking data within the KAPS Holder Compliance module.

Holder Education, Technical Assistance & Outreach:

• Serves as a technical resource to property holders, advising on compliance standards, statutory interpretations, and the design of internal unclaimed property tracking systems.
• Participates in planning and delivering holder compliance training seminars.
• Represents the Division by participating in at least one public…