Compliance Auditor (Auditor II)
Compliance Auditor (Auditor II)
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Job Description
Department of Labor
Job Class Code: 0612
Grade: 23/Professional & Technical
Salary: $49275.20-$69139.20/Annually
Location: Portland
Opening Date: June 26 2025
Closing Date: July 11 2025
Do you have accounting or auditing experience and meticulous eye for detail The Maine Department of Labor Bureau of Unemployment is seeking a Compliance Auditor to review employers payroll and financial records to ensure proper worker status and accuracy of employee wage reporting. We offer a flexible hybrid remote and in office work schedule.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Examines and analyzes employer financial records to determine contributions due reconcile findings on previously submitted reports and determine the correct amount of any interest and penalties due or overpaid.
- Prepares audit reports and assembles audit schedules tables exhibits and documentation to present audit findings and conclusions.
- Consults advises and instructs employers to maintain and increase compliance with Employment Security law and to promote employer relations.
- Conducts independent and complex audits of subject employers to determine accuracy of reporting to the department and compliance with laws rules regulations and procedures.
- Collaborates with Employer services managers and staff to create or improve processes within the Division of Employer Services and to identify tools and/or methods to identify misclassified wages.
We are searching for a candite with...
- Analytical skills: Navigating complex financial data to uncover potential discrepancies and spot irregularities.
- Attention to detail: Scrutinizing records to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and confidentiality with sensitive financial information.
- Communication skills: Clearly communicating audit findings and implications to stakeholders.
- Critical thinking: interpret the story behind the numbers and devise strategies and find solutions to problems.
- Problem-solving skills: Finding corrective actions for a range of potential issues that may discovered during an audit.
- Adaptability: Adjusting to new financial regulations and audit methodologies as needed.
- Technical proficiency: Understanding of accounting and payroll software and Excel for complex data analysis.
- Teamwork: Working with peers to conduct thorough audits and with clients to obtain and verify financial information.
Minimum qualifications:
ABachelorsDegree in Accounting Business Administration or related field and two (2)years experiencein accounting/auditing -OR- a six (6) year combination of education training and/or experience at a professional auditing or accounting level OR- a 5 year combination of education training and/or experience at a professional auditing or accounting level which includes one year experience at the Auditor I level.
Preference will be given to those applicants:
Accounting Degree Preferred
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Margaret Cole
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the Apply for this opening button along with uploading a cover letter current resume and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
If you require a paper application please download and print one here contact our office at . Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resumebefore the closing dateto Security & Employment Service Center 45 Commerce Drive Augusta ME 04330 or faxed to . Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA or 18.09% for Confidential employees.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Employment Type
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