Auditor III (Research Assistant)

Auditor III (Research Assistant)

Criminal Division

Opening Date: June 7, 2024

Closing Date: June 24, 2024

Job Class Code: 0678

Grade: 1

Salary: $55,744.00 - $75,691.20/annually

There will be a 3% across the board general salary increase effective June 30, 2024.

Supervisory Bargaining Unit

Position # 006006039

Job Description:

This is professional services work conducting detailed analyses in support of criminal investigations of financial and other white collar crimes within the Office of the Maine Attorney General Investigations Division. This position will work closely with OAG detectives and prosecutors, as well as with other law enforcement partners.

Responsibilities include synthesizing and analyzing complex financial records, generating written reports with appropriate graphic data visualizations, delivering periodic reports and updates to investigators and prosecutors, advising leadership on technical capabilities and needs, and testifying before grand juries and in criminal trials. Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively summarize and explain complex data to a lay audience, are imperative.

Some periodic travel within and outside the state may be required as operational needs dictate. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Review voluminous business, banking and other financial records for accuracy and completeness; identify missing or incomplete information; prepare follow-up requests for information.

• Digitize ad hoc sets of hard copy bank records using appropriate software; perform quality control checks on final product; prepare digital records for manipulation and analysis.

• Analyze various sources of information, including financial and other business data; generate detailed written reports summarizing their contents, relationships, and patterns; create relevant data visualizations to assist with audience comprehension.

• Testify before grand juries and in criminal trials as to your analysis and findings.

Office of the Attorney General, State of Maine

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and four (4) years of auditing/accounting experience to include at least two (2) years of professional auditing experience and one (1) year of experience as a working supervisor or in an equivalent capacity. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Proof of passing all examinations required to become either a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Public Accountant may be substituted for one (1) year of non-auditing experience.

Preference may be given to candidates with prior investigative experience, either in a law enforcement or forensic capacity.

Application Instructions

If you are interested in applying for this position, prepare a cover letter highlighting your experience and qualifications that make you a strong candidate for the position and the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Include resume, writing sample, three references (to include one work-related reference), complete online application.

The Office is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service, faxing malfunctions or electronic transmission malfunctions.

Job offer to new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, and driver's license check, and professional license requirements if applicable.

Please direct all questions to Division Chief Lisa Marchese via email or call 207-626-8800.

BENEFITS

Maine state employees embody our state motto - "Dirigo" or "I lead" - as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance

• Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service. Overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage

• The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit

• Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance

• The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan

• The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

• Gym Membership Reimbursement

• Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

• The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.

• Living Resources Program

• Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave

• One of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additionally, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation

• Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government and the Office of the Attorney General are Equal Opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.