Insurance Company Examiner I (Auditor)

Job description

Description of Work

Recruitment Range - $48,051 - $65,000

Salary Grade: GN13

THIS POSTING IS FOR POSITION#

This is a repost and previous applicants do not need to reapply; still under consideration.

Mission of the Department of Insurance:

To promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy and respect.

Description of Work:

Thisis aMonday - Friday positionwith a 40 hour work week

This is a key position in the Financial Examination Division. This employee will conduct examinations of insurance companies that are domiciled in NC utilizing the latest automated systems to identify risks, document risk assessments and develop an overall examination approach to evaluate internal controls and perform substantive testing procedures. Work involves the examination of statutory financial statements for the purpose of assessing the financial condition, legality and propriety of operations. This work is guided by State laws and regulations, departmental policies and procedures, the NAIC, and the AICPA as prescribed by Statements on Auditing Standards. This employee must focus on the achievement of job specific and departmental goals and must be a results-oriented individual who consistently complies with the cost, quality, quantity and time expectations for the work and meet deadlines. The position will have the opportunity to interact with people at all levels within the insurance companies as well as within this department.Some in-state and out-of-state travel is required with this position.

Incentives of NC State Employment:

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:

* 12 Annual paid Holidays
* North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
* Supplemental Benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision
* NC State Retirement
* WeSave Employee Discounts

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects experience that demonstrates the following:

* Demonstrated work experience and basic knowledge of financial statements, financial ratios and the impact of journal entries on financial components.
* Demonstrated experience applying knowledge independently.
* Demonstrated experience documenting facts, findings, conclusions and recommendations.
* Demonstrated experience managing time effectively to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appropriate courses in accounting as defined in 21 NCAC 8A.0309 (at least 24 hours in accounting)and other courses required to qualify as a candidate for the uniform certified public accountant examination is required. Some in state and out of state travel may alsobe required for this position.

Therefore, applicants are asked to attach a copy of their current transcript.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited college or university,with the appropriate courses in accounting as defined in 21 NCAC 8A.0309 and other courses required to qualify as a candidate for the uniform certified public accountant examination, based on the examination requirements in effect at the time of graduation;

ANDtwo years of experience in auditing insurance company operations or closely related accounting or auditing work;

Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

* Recent relevant experience;
* Knowledge and experience conducting audits and/or reviews;
* Knowledge of financial statements with experience identifying areas of concern, including researching, understanding and applying technical information;
* Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), information technology audit procedures and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, as well as possessing an understanding of statutory accounting principles, the guidance in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Financial Condition Examiners Handbook and developments related to those standards and guidance;
* Knowledge and the ability to use information technology software, including ACL, MS Office products and TeamMate;
* Possess or actively working toward Certified Financial Examiner (CFE), Accredited Financial Examiner (AFE), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professional designation.

Supplemental and Contact Information

For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for the consideration. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript.

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Academic Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions and will be verified. If you are selected for a position at DOI/IC, your academic credentials will be verified.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State Application. Any information omitted from your application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission will conduct criminal history checks of all job applicants recommended for employment. Failure to accurately acknowledge information on criminal convictions on the state application form will be grounds for non-consideration of applications, disciplinary action, and possible criminal prosecution.

The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission uses the merit-based recruitment and selection plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals.

* INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION*
* Applications with "see attached" or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy*

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference under N.C.G.S .126 must submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. This information may be attached to the online application or be faxed on or before the closing date.

Applicants may check the status of their application for a vacancy at any time by logging in to the government jobs system using the above link. Once the applicant has logged in, the status of each submitted application is documented next to each vacancy for which he/she has applied.

Tonya McLamb, Agency HR Consultant

NC Department of Insurance

Human Resources Office

Phone: