Auditor (Compliance Specialist 2) – multiple positions available!

State of Oregon • Tigard, OR

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you have a keen eye for detail? Do you have experience researching and interpreting complex laws or rules? Do you have experience investigating, examining, analyzing, or preparing business financial records? Are you looking for a workplace that encourages diversity and collaborative teamwork? If this sounds like you, consider joining our team! We are especially interested in candidates with experience in financial record analysis or investigation, including work in public accounting, tax, auditing, payroll compliance, or business administration. A strong understanding of auditing principles and the ability to interpret complex financial documentation is highly valued. At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation. The Oregon Employment Department is hiring for multiple Auditor (Compliance Specialist 2) positions. The main purpose of this role is to help ensure that employers follow federal and state Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax laws and pay the correct amount. Auditors work independently in the field and interact directly with employers and their representatives. They review financial and payroll records and apply accounting principles, laws, rules, and agency guidance to understand each situation and make fair decisions. For a complete review of the position and responsibilities, please click here.

Requirements

• Four years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations.
• Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.
• Note: college-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.

Nice To Haves

• Recognition of the value of individual and cultural differences and how they contribute to a successful workplace.
• 3 years work experience of financial record analysist/investigation, investigating, examining, analyzing, and or preparing business financial records.
• Experience in public accounting, tax, auditing, payroll compliance or business administration.
• Knowledge of auditing principles, investigative methods, and automated data analysis tools.
• 2 years of experience must be within the last 5 years.
• 3 Years work experience explaining complex subject matter such as laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• 2 years of experience must be within the last 5 years.
• 3 years demonstrated work experience applying general accounting principles and procedures when working with business financial records.
• Demonstrated experience using automated data collection and analysis tools to evaluate financial or payroll information.
• 2 years of experience must be withing the last 5 years.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to identify patterns, trends, and insights, analytical decision making, problem solving in a regulatory environment, and data driven evaluation.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and desire to be a team player.
• Time Management, Prioritization, and Task Coordination

Benefits

• A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.
• Rewarding work in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed