DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Office of Inspector General (OIG)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
www.azdes.gov

Salary: $46,157 - $51,287 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: November 25, 2024

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The Department of Economic Security, Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an AUDITOR 2. The Auditor 2 position is responsible to conduct compliance audits for the child support program. This includes researching federal requirements regarding management of child support cases, preparing audit work papers, conducting fieldwork, and identifying findings and recommendations. Prepare detailed audit reports of audit findings for internal and external distribution. This position accesses federal tax information as part of the auditing process. Travel may be required for state business.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The state of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct audit work to evaluate compliance with the federal requirements for the provision and processing of child support cases, and whether information reported to the federal granter are valid and reliable. Examine documents, report observed deficiencies in program management in accordance with Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the child support program.
• Conduct sample selection and testing. Examine and analyze sample data, court orders, child support payment records, correspondence, intergovernmental child support documents and the state child support system documentation to validate specific federal line items and actions taken for compliance.
• Compares data from the automated child support system to determine compliance in accordance with Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the child support program. Evaluates and makes recommendations and evaluate work procedures.
• Conduct peer reviews to evaluate colleagues work to ensure accuracy of audit reports issued for internal and external reporting. Compile data to develop audit findings and recommendations using spreadsheets to compose a variety of reports. Contributes to the planning of audits and reviews.

Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of auditing and accounting.
• Federal and state laws, rules and regulations, as they pertain to program operations/activities.
• Computer products and software used in auditing and accounting systems and processes.
• Administrative processes for collecting child support payments.
• General legal terminology, practices and procedures applicable to child support enforcement.

Skill in:
• Applying auditing and accounting methods and techniques.
• Applying and interpreting Federal and State laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to program operations and activities.
• Analyzing case information; organizing work papers; documenting case findings completely and logically.
• Mathematical computation.
• Developing interpersonal relationships; and verbal and written communications.

Ability to:
• Interpret case details with minimal mistakes.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Complete projects in a timely manner.
• Multi-task.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing effectively, and to establish positive interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Two years of child support enforcement experience. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field.

• Employee shall obtain and maintain a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card that meets DES requirements for a Level One card pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1969.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Benson Walker at (480)318-4150 or email Bensonwalker@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (480) 318-4150. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.