Investigative Auditor III

Job Description And Duties

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference? Interested in the prospect of analyzing financial documents to detect skimming, money laundering or other illegal banking activities? The Bureau of Gambling Control is looking for talented and motivated Investigative Auditors to travel throughout the state performing on-site evaluations of financial records of gambling establishments including, but not limited to:

• Reviews of gambling establishment’s internal control systems, cage accountability, revenue determination, credit policies, player bank and chip liability, accounts/vendors payable, taxes, personnel/payroll, purchasing/contracts and compliance procedures.
• Extensive reviews of the Tribal casinos' internal control systems, revenue determination and compliance procedures according to the State of California, and policies, rules and regulations of the Gambling Control Act and/or State Tribal Gaming Compacts.
  
  

The Investigative Auditor III (IA III) Works Under The General Supervision Of The Investigative Auditor IV (Supervisor) And Conducts Complex Audit Assignments And Financial Investigations, Such As

• Reviews and analyzes documents such as financial statements, general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers, Security Exchange Commission reports, bank statements, income tax returns and other documents.
• Performs technical analysis to ascertain the existence of skimming, money laundering and other illegal activities; conducts the more complex responsibilities and duties related to audits of financial records of persons who hold any financial or management interest in a gambling establishment, or persons who have applied for a gambling license under the provisions of the Gambling Control Act.
  
  

This position may also act as Auditor-In-Charge of assignments including, but not limited to:

• Business and Individual background investigations and reviews of financial reports and operations for license renewals.
• May aid and instruct audit teams in completing analyses of complex financial transactions, utilizing forensic accounting skills, and identifying unlawful and non-compliant activities and operations; prepares audit work papers and schedules, along with detailed reports in order to document the investigation.
• Provides recommendations to management; leads entrance and exit conferences of different types of audits as well as interviews gambling establishment personnel; communicates with internal and external stakeholders via email and/or phone.
• Utilize computer programs to analyze and organize financial data and draw sound conclusions; accesses and maintains audit date and files, record audit hours and prepares audit reports and ensures that audit findings are properly explained.
  
  

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-524681

Position #(s):

420-344-4215-002

420-344-4215-001

Working Title

Investigative Auditor III

Classification

INVESTIGATIVE AUDITOR III, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

$6,646.00 - $8,740.00

Shall Consider

INVESTIGATIVE AUDITOR II, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

$5,528.00 - $7,269.00

AUDITOR I

$4,256.00 - $5,600.00

# of Positions:

2

Work Location:

Riverside County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

Day

Work Week

Monday to Friday

Department Information

This position is in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Gambling Control, Audits and Compact Compliance Section, located in Riverside.

Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual – CalHR .

For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!