Field Auditor I

Field Auditor I FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $22.20 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Breanna Granger | [email protected] | 801-526-4337 Application Deadline – 6/28/2026 Key Responsibilities The Unemployment Insurance (UI) Contributions Unit at the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to fill Field Auditor I position throughout the state. Employees in this position will be assigned to a Field Audit team receiving guidance and direction from a UI Field Audit Supervisor. As with any compliance-based role, Field Auditors may experience confrontational situations in conducting assigned work. Principle Duties The Field Auditor I will perform the following tasks: Auditing employer records and investigating employer/worker relationships to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal statute as well as UI rules, regulations, standards, and procedures. Performing timely management of audit and investigation caseloads. Ensuring work quality meets all Tax Performance System (TPS) measures. Keeping up-to-date with current UI laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures. Qualifications Ideal Candidate The ideal candidates will possess the following skills and attributes: Functional knowledge Microsoft Word and Excel; Math skills equal to one year of college calculating and working with numbers; Effective interpersonal skills; Positive history of professional communication with internal and external customers; Able to navigate and handle difficult situations and conversations with angry customers in person; Adept at explaining compliance issues and de-escalating confrontational disputes with business owners, accountants and attorneys; Experience with the analysis of financial records and data; Ability to interpret and retain intricate laws, rules, regulations, and procedures; Capacity to make informed decisions based on facts, laws and rules; Clear and concise writing skills which convey complex analysis in an understandable style; Willingness to remain informed and improve skills; and Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize and complete assignments within time constraints. Must be able to travel to the employer's designated location within the State of Utah to complete assignments. This position is career mobility for current state employees. About the Role Location – 140 E 300 S Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111 United States Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include: Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization. Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support. The Agency The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah's communities by supporting the economic stability and quality of our workforce. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here. EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.