Bankruptcy Auditor

Bankruptcy Auditor

Salary – $64,449

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• A Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full‑time employees the first year.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• A Longevity Bonus for years of service.

The Bankruptcy Auditor is responsible for reviewing OTC records and records of other state agencies, in conjunction with financial and other business records of taxpayers, to determine business and individual compliance and liabilities. Under direction, the Bankruptcy Auditor exhibits effective communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop a working knowledge of the Division’s operation and assigned areas to support attorneys as needed.

• Review OTC records and records of other state agencies in determining business and individual compliance and liabilities.
• Work with attorneys and other support personnel to estimate, prepare and file claims for various tax types on behalf of the OTC; update and maintain case and claim information in OTC’s integrated tax system; amend bankruptcy claims on an as‑needed basis with approval of attorneys.
• Become proficient with agency software systems and research accounts when OTC receives notification of new bankruptcy cases to determine whether a taxpayer is in compliance, including outstanding balances, tax warrants filed, and/or delinquencies.
• Apply, adjust and transfer payments on taxpayer accounts to reflect bankruptcy determinations; maintain necessary records or reports on bankruptcy cases and related claims.
• Provide customer service to taxpayers or their legal representatives through electronic and telephonic communication.
• Build collection accounts for equity determinations.
• Communicate with other agency divisions to effectuate claims processing or otherwise as needed.
• Maintain confidential legal files and hard copy or electronic records.
• Assist attorneys and other staff with any other research, review and audit documents as needed.
• Prepare monthly bankruptcy status reports.
• Test system updates and prepare requests for system modifications.
• If necessary, appear as a witness to testify as to the validity of a filed claim.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.

Knowledge of

• Auditing methodology, techniques, and theories.
• Accounting principles and their application.
• Methods and techniques for conducting financial account reviews for individuals and businesses.
• Applicable tax laws.

Skills in

• Critical thinking, analytics and problem solving.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Active listening.
• Strong computer skills.

Abilities to

• Review and analyze accounting records and business practices as they relate to tax filings and requirements for tax compliance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, trustees and their office staff, and OTC agency staff.
• Communicate effectively.
• Learn and apply applicable bankruptcy laws to taxpayer accounts.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration; or a related field, and two years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, or a similar field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Preference may be given to candidates who have completed a CPA or CIA certification.

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Exhibit manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination to operate a computer, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels, with or without aids.…