Lead Accountability Auditor
Apply NowCompany: State of North Carolina
Location: Ash, NC 28420
Description:
Salary: $58,613.00 - $102,574.00 Annually
Location : Nash County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-04487
Department: Dept of Transportation
Division: Division of Motor Vehicles
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Program Analyst I
Position Number: 60031231
Section: DMV Accountability and Auditing Unit of Business Operations
Salary Grade: NC17
Description of Work
This is an Anticipated Vacancy
*Internal Posting-Only Temporary or Permanent NC State Government Employees or layoff candidates with the state of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply*
This position with NCDOT offers full Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
The Lead Accountability Auditor will assist the Audit Manager in analyzing and examining financial/ business program operations within DMV to determine compliance with financial and programmatic regulations and procedures. The assigned primary work location will be at the NCDMV headquarter office located at 1417 N. Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Position is assigned a state work vehicle; therefore the approved candidate must reside within a 50-mile radius of the primary work location. Lead Program Accountability Auditor will assist with the frontline, hands on responsibility for financial, policy/procedural, and ethical conduct of the Division's business as it regards to the following (a) LPA operations, (b) Online Dealers (OLD), (c) Out of State dealers (d) License & Theft special funds, (e) Daily collections at Driver License offices and (f) Audits of the Data Collection Vendors. Under the direction of the Audit Manager, the Lead Accountability Auditor will ensure that offices adhere to the established procedures and guidelines. Lead Accountability Auditor will provide necessary training and guidance to these locations when needed concerning audits and assist with training newly onboarded Auditors. Lead Accountability Auditor needs to be able to work independently on his/her own, and will be required to plan, schedule, and coordinate his/her audits.
The Lead Accountability Auditor must audit each office that has been designated or assigned to them in a timely manner and provide a report of such audit to the Audit Manager for review. In the License Plate Agencies and State Registration Offices the audits consist of verifying dealer accounts for outstanding balances, verifying all inventory for which the agency is accountable, verifying State Funds, deposits and deposit certification to the state treasurer's office and auditing reversal records, trade in reports and no fee transactions. The Lead Accountability Auditor is also responsible for performing audits on documents sent into the Division by dealerships to ensure that proper payments are made to the Division, auditing franchise and independent car dealers throughout the state who participate with DMV in the dealer online program on a regular basis or as deemed necessary by the Division. The audit consists of verifying all inventory assigned to the dealership and monitoring the issuance of license plates and stickers. Auditor will also be responsible to conduct Out of State audits concerning "Online dealers/leasing companies" once a year. The auditor must perform audits on documents sent into the Division by dealerships to ensure that proper payments are made to the Division. At License and Theft Offices the Auditor audits special funds that are used in undercover/covert operations. The Auditor is responsible for performing audits at our Driver License offices verifying State Funds, daily deposits and deposit certifications to the state treasurer's office are done in a timely manner. Additionally, Lead Accountability Auditor will be responsible for Auditing Crash and Bulk Data Management Vendors to ensure vendors are in compliance with regulatory requirements, proper retention of customer records, obtained PII information and reports provided by the Division. Data management audits are performed throughout the state of North Carolina and require out-of-state travel as well. The Lead Auditor must investigate any alleged wrongdoing by State Employee's, License Plate Agencies or their employees, such as embezzlement or missing inventory, etc. The auditor is responsible for conducting an immediate investigation and audit if a License Plate Agency or Driver License Office is robbed, broken into or otherwise damaged. The auditor must prepare and submit a written report to Vehicle Services that is over License Plate Agencies and Driver Services that is over Driver License Offices with his/her findings before that agency can reopen. The Auditor appears in court to testify regarding criminal investigation and to represent the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles when DMV records are subpoenaed. This may be in local, district, superior, civil or federal court. When a new LPA is opened or relocated, the auditor would need to be there to make sure all inventory is accounted for within the LPA. Auditors will sometimes be called up to Raleigh to work on special assignments/projects or to provide training to other individuals.
The program area for this position includes one or more of the following: experience in accounting or finance, experience in STARS dealing with License Plate Agencies and On-line dealers, SADLs dealing with Driver License Office, experience in SAP dealing with License and Theft covert investigations, and/or experience in examining DMV documents to determine if the correct fees have been charged. Interpreting general statutes and administrative code and audit for compliance and adherence.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Sharon Ashe 919 615 7231
Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
02
Do you currently work for the North Carolina State Government in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC State Government eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?
03
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the principles and practices of Public and Business Administration?
04
Explain how you have knowledge of the principles and practices of Public and Business Administration.
05
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of accounting practices and procedures?
06
Explain how you have knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
07
Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated initiating and installing administrative programs and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness?
08
Explain how you have demonstrated the ability initiating and installing administrative programs and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
09
Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated exercising judgement and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures?
10
Explain how you have demonstrated the ability exercising judgement and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures.
11
Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with agency personnel, officials, and the general public?
12
Explain how you have demonstrated the ability establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with agency personnel, officials, and the general public.
Required Question
Location : Nash County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-04487
Department: Dept of Transportation
Division: Division of Motor Vehicles
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Program Analyst I
Position Number: 60031231
Section: DMV Accountability and Auditing Unit of Business Operations
Salary Grade: NC17
Description of Work
This is an Anticipated Vacancy
*Internal Posting-Only Temporary or Permanent NC State Government Employees or layoff candidates with the state of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply*
This position with NCDOT offers full Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
The Lead Accountability Auditor will assist the Audit Manager in analyzing and examining financial/ business program operations within DMV to determine compliance with financial and programmatic regulations and procedures. The assigned primary work location will be at the NCDMV headquarter office located at 1417 N. Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Position is assigned a state work vehicle; therefore the approved candidate must reside within a 50-mile radius of the primary work location. Lead Program Accountability Auditor will assist with the frontline, hands on responsibility for financial, policy/procedural, and ethical conduct of the Division's business as it regards to the following (a) LPA operations, (b) Online Dealers (OLD), (c) Out of State dealers (d) License & Theft special funds, (e) Daily collections at Driver License offices and (f) Audits of the Data Collection Vendors. Under the direction of the Audit Manager, the Lead Accountability Auditor will ensure that offices adhere to the established procedures and guidelines. Lead Accountability Auditor will provide necessary training and guidance to these locations when needed concerning audits and assist with training newly onboarded Auditors. Lead Accountability Auditor needs to be able to work independently on his/her own, and will be required to plan, schedule, and coordinate his/her audits.
The Lead Accountability Auditor must audit each office that has been designated or assigned to them in a timely manner and provide a report of such audit to the Audit Manager for review. In the License Plate Agencies and State Registration Offices the audits consist of verifying dealer accounts for outstanding balances, verifying all inventory for which the agency is accountable, verifying State Funds, deposits and deposit certification to the state treasurer's office and auditing reversal records, trade in reports and no fee transactions. The Lead Accountability Auditor is also responsible for performing audits on documents sent into the Division by dealerships to ensure that proper payments are made to the Division, auditing franchise and independent car dealers throughout the state who participate with DMV in the dealer online program on a regular basis or as deemed necessary by the Division. The audit consists of verifying all inventory assigned to the dealership and monitoring the issuance of license plates and stickers. Auditor will also be responsible to conduct Out of State audits concerning "Online dealers/leasing companies" once a year. The auditor must perform audits on documents sent into the Division by dealerships to ensure that proper payments are made to the Division. At License and Theft Offices the Auditor audits special funds that are used in undercover/covert operations. The Auditor is responsible for performing audits at our Driver License offices verifying State Funds, daily deposits and deposit certifications to the state treasurer's office are done in a timely manner. Additionally, Lead Accountability Auditor will be responsible for Auditing Crash and Bulk Data Management Vendors to ensure vendors are in compliance with regulatory requirements, proper retention of customer records, obtained PII information and reports provided by the Division. Data management audits are performed throughout the state of North Carolina and require out-of-state travel as well. The Lead Auditor must investigate any alleged wrongdoing by State Employee's, License Plate Agencies or their employees, such as embezzlement or missing inventory, etc. The auditor is responsible for conducting an immediate investigation and audit if a License Plate Agency or Driver License Office is robbed, broken into or otherwise damaged. The auditor must prepare and submit a written report to Vehicle Services that is over License Plate Agencies and Driver Services that is over Driver License Offices with his/her findings before that agency can reopen. The Auditor appears in court to testify regarding criminal investigation and to represent the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles when DMV records are subpoenaed. This may be in local, district, superior, civil or federal court. When a new LPA is opened or relocated, the auditor would need to be there to make sure all inventory is accounted for within the LPA. Auditors will sometimes be called up to Raleigh to work on special assignments/projects or to provide training to other individuals.
The program area for this position includes one or more of the following: experience in accounting or finance, experience in STARS dealing with License Plate Agencies and On-line dealers, SADLs dealing with Driver License Office, experience in SAP dealing with License and Theft covert investigations, and/or experience in examining DMV documents to determine if the correct fees have been charged. Interpreting general statutes and administrative code and audit for compliance and adherence.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
- Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and install administrative programs and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with agency personnel, officials, and the public.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Sharon Ashe 919 615 7231
Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
- Yes
- No
02
Do you currently work for the North Carolina State Government in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC State Government eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?
- Yes
- No
03
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the principles and practices of Public and Business Administration?
- None
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Thorough
04
Explain how you have knowledge of the principles and practices of Public and Business Administration.
05
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of accounting practices and procedures?
- None
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Thorough
06
Explain how you have knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
07
Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated initiating and installing administrative programs and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness?
- None
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Thorough
08
Explain how you have demonstrated the ability initiating and installing administrative programs and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
09
Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated exercising judgement and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures?
- None
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Thorough
10
Explain how you have demonstrated the ability exercising judgement and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures.
11
Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with agency personnel, officials, and the general public?
- None
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Thorough
12
Explain how you have demonstrated the ability establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with agency personnel, officials, and the general public.
Required Question