What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Auditor position at Central States Funds?
Overview
Company Overview
Who We AreEstablished over 70 years ago, we are two of the largest Taft-Hartley trust funds in the United States. With over $50 billion in assets and $7 billion in benefits paid each year, we provide critical health insurance and lifetime retirement benefit services to nearly one million Teamster participants and family members. At Central States/TeamCare we jointly administer two trusted organizations:
TeamCare, a Central States Health PlanCentral States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund was founded in 1950 and was one of the first non-profit labor health funds in the United States. Since 2014, the Fund has done business under the tradename TeamCare. Today TeamCare covers the lives of 550,000 members, from 1,100 different employers, making it the largest labor healthcare fund in thecountry.
Central States Pension FundCentral States Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund was founded in 1955 and has blazed a trail to retirement security. Paying over $90 billion in lifetime pension benefits for 690,000 retirees and beneficiaries to-date and has revolutionized the pension world of American workers.
The Staff Auditor is responsible for preparing and conducting audits of contributing employers to verify that benefit contributions have been properly remitted on behalf of all eligible plan participants. Working within the Field Audit Division, this position supports the full audit lifecycle—from pre-audit research and planning through fieldwork, findings documentation, and post-audit correspondence. The Staff Auditor collaborates with audit management, local unions, employers, and internal Fund departments to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and Fund rules. This role is well-suited for candidates with strong analytical skills and attention to detail; comprehensive training is provided.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities• Prepare comprehensive audit files by gathering pertinent employer data, reviewing contracts, and coordinating with local unions, employers, and internal Fund departments.• Collaborate with the audit team to plan engagements, identify risk areas, and design audit procedures tailored to each employer.• Conduct on-site and remote employer audits, examining payroll records and benefit contribution data to verify compliance with Fund rules and contractual obligations.• Represent the Fund professionally in meetings with employers and local union representatives, building productive working relationships.• Analyze payroll data and perform compliance testing, calculating and clearly documenting audit findings, including any contribution discrepancies.• Draft professional post-audit correspondence, summary reports, and engagement letter packets, communicating findings clearly and effectively to all stakeholders.• Evaluate employers selected for audit and make informed recommendations on audit scope and approach, with guidance from audit management.• Travel up to approximately 25% of the time for on-site audits across the region (no weekend travel required).
Qualifications
Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (candidates with strong quantitative skills from other disciplines are also encouraged to apply).• No prior audit experience required—comprehensive training is provided to set you up for success.• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail, with a natural curiosity for understanding how data tells a story.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with employers, union representatives, and internal teams.• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks independently while meeting deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables is preferred but not required.• Willingness to travel up to 25% for regional on-site audit engagements (no weekend travel).
CompensationAnnual Salary: $62,400
What We Offer:
• 22 total vacation/PTO days (starting in 2027)• Flexible start times (7:00 am – 9:00 am)• 85% postgraduate tuition and test reimbursement (up to a max of $10K/year)• Fast-track career growth – promotions often occur within two years.• Flexible hybrid work schedule with a 35-hour workweek and no weekends.
Benefits:We’re proud to offer one of the most competitive total rewards packages in the nonprofit and benefits administration sectors, including:• 100% company-paid family insurance benefits including health, dental, RX & vision(comprehensive coverage with low deductibles)• 100% company-funded pension plan (at no cost to the employee)• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)• 401(k) retirement plan with company match• Paid vacation and PTO days• Flexible start times & hybrid work-from-home schedule• Lunch stipend for onsite café• Tuition reimbursement* Please note that, though uncommon, the benefits described above are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.