Auditor Customer Compliance

The Employment Security Department (ESD) is seeking four (4) detail-driven analytical professionals to join our Customer Compliance team as a Financial Auditor (ES Benefits Specialist 3). This role strengthens the integrity of Washingtons workforce programs by ensuring employers report and pay accurately helping protect workers businesses and the public trust.

The ideal candidates are curious methodical and motivated by accuracy and fairness. They enjoy digging into financial records spotting patterns and translating complex regulations into clear explanations. They are adept at balancing independence with collaboration communicating confidently with employers and approaching compliance work with professionalism and integrity. The ideal candidates for this position thrive in environments where their analytical skills directly support equitable outcomes for Washington workers and businesses.

As a Financial Auditor you will conduct audits and investigations to determine whether employers are complying with states Paid Family & Medical Leave Program and Long-Term Care programsand federal requirements. Your work ensures accurate reporting proper deductionand payment of premiums and timely correct benefit claims. You will review financial records identify unreported wages or hidden employment calculate amounts owed and prepare clear defensible reports. You will also educate employers explain audit results and provide guidance to help them meet regulatory requirements. This role is essential to maintaining fairness preventing fraud and supporting the integrity of ESDs programs.

Some of what you will do:

Option 1: Six (6) years of equivalent education/experience.

Option 2: One (1) year as an ES Benefits Specialist 2.

Option 3:One (1) year of experience equivalent to the ES Benefits Specialist 2 with another state that administers insurance benefits programs.

Option 4: Associates degree in a health or social science public administration or a related field and

• Four (4) years of the required experience below.

Option 5: Bachelors Degree in a health or social science public administration or a related field and

• Two (2) year of the required experience below.

Option 6:Masters Degree in a health or social science public administration or a related field and

• One (1) year of the required experience below.

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

• Problem-Solving & Resolution Skills: Proficiency in addressing and resolving stakeholder concerns.
• Analytical & Investigative Skills:Expertise in analyzing claim documentation for accuracy.
• Regulatory Knowledge & Communication Skills:Proficiency in explaining complex regulations clearly.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Proficiency in navigating intricate claim matters.
• Fraud Detection & Compliance Review Skills: Ability to identify irregularities in claims processing.

Education to Experience Equivalences:

Associate Degree 2 years Bachelor Degree 4 years Masters* or Higher 5 years

*A Masters degree or above will substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

Required equity competencies:

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.

• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Additional Requirement of Employment:

Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.

Please submit your Cover Letter Resumewith your Online Application through the Add Attachments field. A resume will not substitute for the work experience section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as see attachments may be considered incomplete.

Ouragencys mission and values drive every decision that we make determine how we interact with others and are at the core of who we are. We value Access Love Belonging Equity and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; thats why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support value and trust our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.

Opportunity for All

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural ethnic racial religious sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities people with disabilities people over 40 years of age people with religious beliefs veterans or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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