- Salary
- $4k+/mo
- Location
- Statewide, CO, CO, US
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Internship
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us
The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!
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As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:
PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Are you ready to kickstart your career with a highly specialized, resume-boosting internship that goes far beyond routine data entry?
Division of Gaming: Ensures that limited gaming is conducted honestly, fairly, and competitively, and is free from criminal and corrupt elements.
What we do:
Fulfill the declaration of the General Assembly of the State of Colorado, which states that the success of gaming is dependent upon public confidence and trust that limited gaming is conducted honestly and competitively, that the rights of creditors of licensees are protected and that gaming is free from criminal and corruptive elements, Section 44-30-102, C.R.S. This is achieved, in part, by ensuring that gaming taxes are properly reported and paid and that licensees comply with Gaming Rules, Regulations, and Internal Control Minimum Procedures.
A typical day of an Audit Intern:
Provides audit assistance to the Leader Auditor and Audit Manager to learn how to complete revenue audits and conduct all aspects of compliance audits of licensees. Assignments are structured and performed with the direction and assistance form others with the intent to train positions for a higher level. Position will begin to build portfolios for sound reasoning and judgement through resources of reference such as meeting with Audit Manager or Chief Auditor.Specific Duties:
Revenue and Compliance Audits
- Assist the Audit Manager and staff within the immediate work unit to learn how to examine records and interview licensee staff to complete revenue and compliance audits by completing the audit and review steps outlined in the audit and review programs.
- Begin building an understanding of the objectives, rules, regulation, and ICMP (Internal control Minimum Procedures) of the Division of gaming and Audit Section as it relates to Revenue and Compliance Audits.
- Assist the Audit Manager and staff to learn how to collect, examine and analyze data to prepare reports that detail a summary of the results of the review and audit work performed (work papers) and identify possible findings and recommendations.
- Assist the Audit Manager and staff to learn how to evaluate gaming technology to ensure compliance with the Internal Controls and proper calculation and reporting of AGP (Adjusted Gross Proceeds).
Audit and Compliance Findings and Recommendations
- Assist the Audit Manager and staff within the immediate work unit to learn how to develop findings and recommendations needed to bring licensees into compliance with ICMP or Gaming Regulations. Discuss recommendations with the Lead Auditor, Audit Manager, or Chief Auditor. If recommendations are discussed with the Lead Auditor, the Lead Auditor will review the findings and recommendations with the Audit Manager or Chief Auditor.
- Assist the Audit Manager and staff to learn how to prepare reports and presentations.
- Assist the Audit Manager and staff to evaluate source documents, records, and financial information to recommend any necessary revisions or updates to ICMP to support the compliance of gaming technology.
Stakeholder Interaction & Training
- Assist the Audit Manager and staff within the immediate work unit to learn how to understand how the section responds to technical inquiries of licensee’s, how to clarify, counsel, and advise on the division’s interpretation of the rules, regulation, and ICMP to licensees. While learning how to explain appropriate segregation of duties for a licensee’s particular operations and circumstances of explaining program-specific policies and processes by assisting stakeholders in the interpretation of ICMP’s.
- Promote a positive image of the division to others and strive for good working relationships with other division staff, licensees, CPA firms, attorneys, and other interested parties.
- Work with the Audit Manager and staff to learn how to identify gaps in the knowledge of those being trained and participate in training others on the proper application of ICMP’s and the completion of tax returns and other related documents.
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Class Code & Classification Description:
H8D1IX Auditor Intern
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:Four (4) years of relevant audit experience related to the work assigned to this position.
Or
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant audit experience related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years
*Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or current, valid CIA certificate will substitute for the four (4) years of the requirement
NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
- Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.
- In state travel required as needed (to Casino's).
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
- Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written), analytical/problem solving skills, effective customer service.
- State Auditing experience in a regulatory environment.
- Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.
- Attention to detail.
- Proven success organizing and tracking workload.
- Experience with TeamMate audit management software.
- Experience with Google Suite products (e.g., Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Slides,
Google Doc, etc.)
Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:
Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.
As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.
Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.
To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle
Minimum Qualification Screening
A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
Appeal Rights:
As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, [email protected].
We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
Methods of Appointment:
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
Step Pay Program:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.