NEOGOV · 1 week ago
ES Benefits Specialist 3: UI Field Audit
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $81K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is a company focused on public service, and they are seeking an ES Benefits Specialist 3 for their Employment Security Department. The role involves conducting audits of employer records to ensure compliance with regulations and providing technical assistance to employers and customers.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct audits of employer records to determine compliance with federal and/or state requirements. This includes:
Conduct audits of employer records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) to ensure compliance with state requirements
Review employer processes to verify adherence to regulations by examining records, reports, operating practices, and supporting documentation
Perform complex reviews of financial records to confirm accuracy and compliance with RCW 50a, calculate amounts owed, and apply interest and penalties as required
Independently investigate businesses that are inactive, not registered, and/or those registered ESD employers where there is suspicion of significant non-compliance. This includes:
Actively identify unregistered and inactive employers within statutory timeframes, as well as employers with closed accounts suspected of non-compliance
Investigate businesses suspected of participating in the underground economy, focusing on those paying workers off the books or misclassifying employees
Travel to business sites when necessary to conduct investigations
Educate employers and internal/external customers and provide technical assistance to meet regulatory requirements. This includes:
Prepare accurate and comprehensive reports of audit findings, including documentation and recommendations regarding the need for audit expansion or follow-up
Conduct entrance and exit conferences or interviews with employers
Present audit results to employers and explain any required corrective actions
Qualification
Required
6 years of equivalent education/experience as detailed below
1 year as an ES Benefits Specialist 2
1 year of experience equivalent to the ES Benefits Specialist 2 with another state that administers insurance benefits programs
Associate's degree in a health or social science, public administration or a related field AND 4 years of the required experience below
Bachelor's Degree in a health or social science, public administration or a related field AND 2 year of the required experience below
Master's Degree in a health or social science, public administration or a related field AND 1 year of the required experience below
The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Regulatory Knowledge & Communication Skills: Proficiency in explaining complex regulations clearly
Quality Assurance & Review Skills: Ability to assess and ensure accuracy in casework
Adaptability & Multitasking Skills: Flexibility to manage varied responsibilities
Analytical & Investigative Skills: Expertise in analyzing claim documentation for accuracy
Audit & Quality Assurance Expertise: Proficiency in conducting thorough evaluations of casework
Employer Outreach & Compliance Promotion Skills: Proficiency in advising on program requirements
Auditing to assess accuracy: Data analysis to interpret findings, problem-solving to resolve discrepancies, regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance, and decision-making to apply necessary adjustments
Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Family Medical and Leave (PFML) claim and fraud check
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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