Regulatory Auditor - Kansas City

Job Description:

Regulatory Auditor - Kansas City

Description

Regulatory Auditor - UI Tax / Field Unit

Kansas City

Annual Salary: $42,840

Why you will love this position:

The successful candidate will receive training to support their auditing and investigative skills. Auditors educate employers and claimants on the Employment Security tax laws and provide outstanding customer service. This unit operates statewide and may require some travel. The position offers the opportunity to work independently, but as a member of a cohesive team. Successful auditors are self-motivated, detail oriented and work with minimal supervision. The Division promotes a positive work environment for its team members.

What you will do:

• Audit employers’ books, payroll, and other related records, using generally accepted auditing standards and procedures, to determine employer liability for payment of Unemployment Insurance taxes, accuracy of wage reporting, and compliance with Employment Security Law.
• Conduct investigations by interviews with employers, accountants, claimants, and workers to determine compliance with Employment Security laws and regulations. These investigations include determinations on employer liability, successorship, and misclassification of workers as independent contractors.
• Contact employers to collect delinquent tax, quarterly reports, and penalties.
• Attend administrative hearings and offer testimony in cases involving employer misclassification of workers, or liability.
• Serve legal documents such as subpoenas to obtain employer records or information.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Desired Attributes

• Degree or experience focused on accounting, finance, public administration, or a closely related area.
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining positive working relationships and conduct duties with courtesy and respect to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise independence and initiative in the performance of job duties and display accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple work assignments at the same time while meeting deadlines and quality requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Salary:

$42,840.72 per Year