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Job SummaryThe Department of Business and Industry is recruiting to fill an Auditor 2 position within the Labor Commission Division in Las Vegas. The Labor Commissioner strives to ensure that all workers are treated fairly under the law. The office investigates complaints of non-payment of wages, State minimum wages, overtime, and prevailing wage disputes. The office also monitors youth employment standards including work hours and safe, non-hazardous working conditions. The candidate must have the ability to analyze statutes enforced by the Labor Commissioner's Office; analyze rules and regulations and apply audit findings; read and interpret contracts and legal documents in relation to the program area; and review and analyze information received from business, complainant, and governmental agencies. The incumbent is responsible for accounting for money held in trust for wage claimants. This process includes the reconciliation of the agency bank account to the accounts payable detail as reflected in the financial program. They also perform independent audits with minimal supervision; make independent judgments and recommendations; plan and organize their workload; develop cooperative working relationships with staff members as well as State, federal, and local agencies; and has an excellent working knowledge of Excel and Word programs. The incumbent may be required to use their personal vehicle to conduct State business.
Essential QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which included 6 college credits in beginning accounting and/or auditing; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education, supplemented by 6 college credits in beginning accounting and/or auditing, and two years of professional or technical level auditing or accounting experience involving analyzing financial information and making recommendations based upon that analysis; OR two years of experience as an Accountant Technician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above, which must have included 6 college credits in beginning accounting and/or auditing.
Job DutiesResearch the past audit history of individuals, organizations or agencies and develop and/or perform audit steps as defined in an approved audit program.
Review financial and/or tax accounts and records, examine narrative and flowchart documentation and interview personnel involved to determine compliance with a specific set of governing laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, agreements and contracts; investigate past activities and practices of the individual or organization by examining business records which may have to be obtained from a variety of sources.
Conduct audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, generally accepted auditing standard, and/or standards for the professional practice of internal auditing as adopted by the work unit.
Document all findings and prepare work papers and reports that summarize audit findings and recommendations regarding adequacy of controls, operational procedures and/or determination of financial adjustments/deficiencies; improve and modify controls and procedures in order to standardize systems and/or practices, to strengthen the integrity of the system and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
Conduct entrance and exit interviews with individuals, organization representatives or agency division heads to explain the purpose and scope of the audit, to discuss findings, verify facts and answer questions regarding the audit.
Monitor the progress of implementation and the ongoing adherence to procedures and policies established as a result of audit findings.
Conduct special investigations and specific audits in areas determined to be "at risk" by the supervisor; investigate suspected instances of fraudulent activity conducted by either employees, contractors and/or vendors as necessary.
Prepare reports, conduct research, and develop case files for maintaining evidence in each case; develop final departmental administrative determinations; preserve evidence for future litigation.
May represent evidence before state governing bodies and/or provide testimony in a court of law in defense of the departmental administrative determinations.
Effect the collection of delinquent contributions including recommending possible legal action against delinquent entities; prepare and serve legal documents on tax assessments to organizations and individuals; may serve legal documents to execute on judgment liens and may instruct law enforcement to seize assets.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept and perform audits of both a routine and complex nature. Work is assigned through adherence to an approved annual audit plan coordinated with agency goals and objectives and is reviewed and evaluated for technical accuracy to existing audit standards. Incumbents assist in training less experienced or lower level auditors. This is the journey level in the series.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThis job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: generally accepted accounting principles and audit techniques and procedures; investigative procedures used to establish facts; report writing to delineate audit techniques utilized, facts discovered, and conclusions reached.
General knowledge of: federal and State rules, regulations, guidelines and statutes governing particular tax or program of responsibility in order to effectively determine an organization’s compliance.
Skill in: reading technical documents such as leases, rental agreements, purchase agreements, bids and financial statements; analyzing financial systems and making corrective recommendations.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.Benefits include: - Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .
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State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
Closing Date/Time: 3/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific