External Auditor 2

Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations (OUIO)

This position resides in the Compliance Section within Integrity. This position requires a thorough knowledge of auditing, accounting, Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax laws, and a working knowledge of UI benefits.

This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS facility at one of the following locations:

Columbus

Akron

Dayton

What You’ll Do

The job entails:

• Traveling to an 8 to 10 county area to review payroll and business records of employers verifying compliance with UI law and regulations.
• Reviewing multiple sources of information to verify the employer has reported and paid the UI taxes appropriately.
• Gathering and classifying information to make an accurate decision.
• Educating employers regarding UI laws.
• Juggling multiple work assignments, while paying attention to detail and meeting deadlines. UI auditors are required to complete a set number of audits per month in addition to other types of assignments. Working with deadlines is crucial.
• Working independently and in a team setting.
• Being flexible.
• Communicating with all types of people.
• Operating a personal computer, a calculator, and applicable software applications to create audit reports and worksheets.
  
  

Challenges

Knowledge of UI Tax Law, Working knowledge of UI Benefits, strong knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

The ideal individual should have a thorough knowledge of the Unemployment Insurance Program and know how to apply UI law to auditing situations. Successful candidates must be detail-oriented, have excellent math and communication skills, and can work well independently and in a team environment. This person should also be able to communicate efficiently with internal and external customers, have strong self-management skills, be flexible and have strong organizational skills.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Flex schedule may be available, dependent upon business needs.

Travel: This position requires travel to multiple counties.

PN(s): 20033535, 20047690

Option 1

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

• 12 months experience as External Auditor 1, 66461.
  
  

OR

Option 2

• 4 years experience in auditing or accounting, which must have included 2 years auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description.
  
  

OR

Option 3

• Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field AND 24 months experience in auditing or accounting which must have included 12 months auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description.
  
  

OR

OPTION 4

• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
  
  

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 32. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $29.23 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 32

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Hourly

$29.23

$30.51

$32.08

$33.64

$35.31

$37.03

$38.84

$40.78

$42.81

Annual

$60,798

$63,461

$66,726

$69,971

$73,445

$77,022

$80,787

$84,822

$89,045

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

90 Months

Telework & Work-From-Home

All positions at ODJFS are in-office positions. We are currently migrating from remote work to in-office work. Should you be invited for an interview or assessment, please inquire at that time if this is an in-office position or a currently/temporarily remote position.

Organization

Job & Family Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

odjfscareers@jfs.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 8, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO

Compensation

$29.23

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Auditing

Technical Skills

Auditing, Customer Service

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Public Assistance
• Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support
  
  

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do everyday.