Field Auditor

Join our team as a Field Auditor II, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with the North Dakota Unemployment Compensation Insurance law. You will audit employer accounts, act as a UI Tax resource for employers, help employers with UI cost control strategies, and determine liability for insurance coverage while monitoring the reporting of quarterly wage filings.In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, particularly in reviewing IRS tax documents including 1099s, W2s, and income tax estimations, and have the ability to identify discrepancies, ensure compliance with regulations, and recommend corrective actions where necessary. Prior auditing experience in a financial setting and/or experience in payroll functions, such as 940s and 941s is also beneficial. Strong mathematical skills and meticulous attention to detail are crucial in this role, as you will be responsible for accurately completing forms and ensuring they are error-free. The candidate should demonstrate strong organizational skills, effectively manage deadline, work independently, and proactively seek out resources. Comfort with remote training, the ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations like appeal hearings, and openness to constructive feedback is essential. We are looking for someone genuinely interested in the role and prepared to showcase their qualifications and eagerness to join our JSND Team.Key Responsibilities:Employer Audits: Conduct audits to verify business ownership and records, review employee wage accuracy, identify misclassified workers, and reconcile audit findings. You'll prepare work papers, make adjustments, and determine additional taxes or penalties.Liability Determination: Identify employers subject to Unemployment Insurance (UI) liability through field inspections and business record analysis. You'll advise employers on UI requirements, process liability determinations, and assist with coverage termination and necessary reporting. Represent the agency in appeals as needed.Special Investigations: Inspect and collect evidence, collaborate with the State's Attorney for legal action, and investigate potential fraud involving UI benefits. Your work will involve examining business records, conducting interviews, and determining the appropriateness of issues under UI law.Client Services: Serve as a consultant to employers, providing education and acting as a liaison between UI and clients. You'll promote services, and present tax workshops to various groups. Your role also includes advising employers on ensuring timely report submissions.Other Duties: Handle determinations related to Independent Contractor status, testify in court hearings, and assist with staffing services determinations. You'll also conduct investigations into State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) dumping, collect delinquent quarterly reports, and perform other duties as required.Travel: Occasional travel to the Williston area, with potential overnight stays.If you're passionate about ensuring compliance, possess strong analytical skills, and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this dynamic role.Learn more about Unemployment Business Tax at https://www.jobsnd.com/unemployment-business-tax/learn-about-taxes

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for the Field Auditor II position, you must have a high school diploma and at least six (6) years of professional experience including one or more of the following: accounting/payroll, auditing in a finance setting, and/or reviewing IRS tax documents. Education can substitute experience on a year-for-year basis.We will consider filling this position as a Field Auditor I. To be considered for the Field Auditor I position, you must have a high school diploma and at least four (4) years of professional experience including one or more of the following: accounting/payroll, auditing in a finance setting, and/or reviewing IRS tax documents. Education can substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. Recent college graduates are welcome to apply.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Application Procedures

All application material must be received online through the ND PeopleSoft System on or before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date and must include:Resume (must clearly explain how you meet the minimum qualifications)Cover letterCopy of college transcript (if applicable)Three professional referencesApplications will be scored based on a 50-point candidate questionnaire and a 50-point prescreen phone call to be considered for interviews. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.Applicants claiming ND veteran's preference must submit documentation proving their ND residency and eligibility under North Dakota Century Code 37-19.1. Refer to https://www.veterans.nd.gov/benefits-and-services/veterans-preference-nd/documentation-required-applicant for required documentation to upload.Applicants are encouraged to provide genuine responses that accurately reflect their own skills, experience, education, and background when completing their application. The use of AI tools to generate answers should be limited to ensure responses are authentic.Job Service North Dakota does not provide sponsorships.For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Raeann Schmitcke, Human Resource Officer, at raeannschmitcke@nd.gov or 701-328-2840. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.Learn more about Job Service North Dakota at https://www.jobsnd.com/

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.