Investigator-Auditor (Financial Investigator 1)

Initial Posting Date:

04/23/2024

Application Deadline:

05/01/2024

Agency:

Real Estate Agency

Salary Range:

$4,752 - $7,292

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Investigator-Auditor (Financial Investigator 1)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Investigator-Auditor (Financial Investigator 1)

As the Investigator-Auditor for the Real Estate Agency (REA), you will conduct complaint investigations of unlicensed and/or illegal real estate, escrow or land development activities, or other alleged violations of the laws governing the agency's programs. The focus of the work is to complete investigative activities, and to perform audits which may include analyzing financial records, reviewing trust accounts, determining financial soundness of escrow licensees, and other related duties.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of full-time accounting and/or financial auditing experience; AND a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field which includes at least 18 semester (27 quarter) hours in accounting.

Note: Two additional years of financial auditing or accounting experience may substitute for the required degree.

Desired Attributes:

• Demonstrated investigative experience including skill in evaluating complaints, interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, identifying legal issues, applying pertinent laws, rules, standards etc., and interpreting and applying statutes and rules.

• Accounting & Audit

• Demonstrated understanding of accounting and auditing principles and practices, including professional standards applicable to the CPA profession (tax or audit emphasis), analysis of financial statements and computer data.

• Experience maintaining confidentiality of records and sensitive information on behalf of an agency or organization.

• Communication skills at the professional level (verbally and in writing), with the proven ability to construct and prepare an organized and detailed investigation report.

• Proven ability to present information clearly, logically, and persuasively according to the needs of the audience, and to the objectives and goals of the agency; Demonstrated skill and experience formally presenting findings to large groups.

• High attention to detail with exceptional organizational, planning, and analytical skills.

Preference Statement: Preference may be given to internal, State of Oregon employees.

Application Details and Instructions

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.

• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, AFSCME Represented, Investigator-Auditor (Classification: Financial Investigator 1) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

You will work with a great group of collaborative, fun-loving people who are dedicated to making Oregon a fantastic place to live, work, and play. This position is with the Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) located in Salem.

Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• Get There

• Oregon's easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

• This position is eligible for hybrid work but may not be suitable for full-time remote work. In-office work may be required at our Salem office as needed. Terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.

Additional Details

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• This position requires you to obtain and maintain CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) clearance.

• Employee is required to obtain and maintain Oregon LEDS certification.

• 696.232 License status of employee of agency; reissuance upon termination of employment. (1) The license status of a real estate licensee employed by the Real Estate Agency shall be placed on hold at the time that the real estate licensee commences employment with the agency. At the termination of the employment, the license may be returned to the real estate licensee as an active or inactive license. The agency shall activate a license placed on hold without payment of further fee, and the license expires on the date on which it would have expired if the license had not been placed on hold. (2) During the time of employment at the agency, the employee may not conduct professional real estate activity. (3) Except as stated in subsection (1) of this section, the real estate licensee is subject to the provisions of ORS 696.010 to 696.495, 696.600 to 696.785, 696.800 to 696.870 and 696.995. [1975 c.746 §16; 1977 c.649 §35; 1983 c.258 §6; 2001 c.300 §63; 2005 c.116 §7; 2017 c.234 §14].

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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The Oregon Real Estate Agency is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Oregon Real Estate Agency, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.

The Mission of the Oregon Real Estate Agency is to provide quality protection for Oregon consumers of real estate, escrow, and land development services, balanced with a professional environment conducive to a healthy real estate market.