Auditor

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Hiring Agency:

Real Estate Commission - Agency 41

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$23.491

Job Posting:

JR2026-00028868 Auditor (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

10-10-2026

Job Description:

Compliance auditor position is responsible for reviewing financial records and files of licensed Nebraska real estate brokerages for proper accounting of funds and compliance with the Nebraska Real Estate License Act. These compliance examinations are done in person throughout the state of Nebraska at the real estate brokerage office locations.

Conducts routine to complex field review and audits of statistical and financial records. Reconciles general ledger accounts. Analyzes supporting documentation for audit results and verifies accuracy of information. Formulates adjustments to bring data into compliance with regulations. Compiles and reports audit findings. Answers client's questions regarding audit procedures and findings. Plan, prepares, and acquires all audit data/documentation. Determines compliance of records and processes with statutes, regulations, and standards. Possible internal accounting and financial duties as assigned.

Operates a motor vehicle to access firms where field examinations are performed. Prepares reports indicating level of compliance with guidelines established by statute and the Commission. Follow up within 30 days to assure that all deficiencies are remedied. Performs special examinations in instances where compliance issues have been identified

Submit reports and audits to the Nebraska Real Estate Commission.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting and experience in conducting financial audits.

Legal Requirements: Positions in this classification are subject to Title 42, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 1 - Minimum Standards for Government Employees Identified as Auditors. The basic requirement is Bachelor's degree in business administration or the equivalent, with at least 24 semester hours of accounting and auditing experience acceptable to the Auditor of Public Accounts may be substituted for the educational requirements in Section 002.01

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of financial and statistical audit principles, standards, procedures, theories, and accounting principles, standards, and abilities : methods; general mathematical calculations such as multiplication and division computations, fractions, discounts, interest rates, financial and statistical audit principles, standards, procedures, theories, and accounting principles, standards, and abilities : methods; general mathematical calculations such as multiplication and division computations, fractions, discounts, interest rates, ratios, and proportions; a variety of advisory data and information such as financial records, computer software operating manuals, rules, regulations, statutes, guidelines and correspondence.

Ability to: communicate in person, by telephone, computer, email, and correspondence with other auditors and client representatives; interpret and apply financial/accounting principles and instructions to analytical situations; exercise limited independent judgment and decisiveness in variety of settings; use computers and other office equipment; work with computer spreadsheet and data management applications; navigate computer, on-line, and web-based accounting systems; perform mid-level data analysis including to audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise; use discretion in selecting and applying established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives; provide guidance and interpretation to others, including the public and co-workers, regarding rule application, policies, procedures and standards to specific situations; apply principles of rational systems, interpret instructions, and exercise independent judgment to adapt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives; use creativity and decisiveness in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable and verifiable criteria.

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