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Overview
Oregon State Treasury is recruiting for the position of Unclaimed Property Auditor. This position helps plan and implement compliance efforts to ensure business and public entities adhere to Oregon’s administrative rules for unclaimed property and evaluates overall compliance through audits.
Responsibilities
Assess overall compliance with unclaimed property laws for Oregon businesses, non-profits and government agencies. Determine audit strategy to increase compliance from Oregon companies. Prepare and implement audit plans based on audit strategy and in accordance with auditing standards. Evaluate results and adjust as needed.
Review, analyze, research, and evaluate holder records to determine compliance with Oregon’s unclaimed property laws and administrative rules. Review holder internal controls and analyze the procedures used for determining dormancy periods. Identify potential assets that are outstanding and reportable.
Prepare audit reports outlining specific findings and recommendations and present to holders.
Oversee the audit process and ensure staff recorded audits in the unclaimed property system, retained appropriate documentation, received all property, and reconciled invoices with audit records.
Assess penalties and interest, set up payment plans and confirm property was remitted.
Maintain effective relationships with contract auditors. Collaborate on audits and exchange information as needed to improve holder compliance.
Stay current on nation-wide trends and approaches to unclaimed property audits that may affect Oregon holders. Research best practices, analyze policies, procedures, and processes for audits of unclaimed property, and recommend improvements. Work with the Unclaimed Property Compliance Coordinator to develop, revise and implement policy and process changes.
Provide advice and consultation to assist new and existing holders (e.g., businesses, financial institutions, government agencies, landlords, etc.) in understanding Oregon’s unclaimed property program and the compliance process. Explain and interpret statutes and rules, and work with holders at all levels to help them comply with unclaimed property laws.
Help implement training, education and outreach plans to increase reporting awareness. Participate in education events, speaking engagements, and training seminars in Oregon and at the national level. Provide input and feedback on program educational and marketing materials, brochures, newsletters and media plans to promote Oregon’s unclaimed property program and increase compliance.
Work Schedule: This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury’s Salem office. This position will work from the office one day per month, with additional days in the office, as needed. During the initial training period, employees are expected to be in the office more frequently to support onboarding, learning, and collaboration.
Compensation and Classification
Salary Range: $66,900-$102,600 annually. Effective February 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.
Job Classification: This position is classified as an Internal Auditor 2. This position is a SEIU represented position.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications: 5 years of experience performing professional level auditing, investigations, compliance, policy/program, or work closely related to the agency mission; OR a Bachelor’s degree in business-related field and 2 years of such experience.
Desired Attributes
Job Specific Attributes: Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying statutes, rules, and policies. Experience making recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of data, statute, rule, policies, and procedures. Ability to work independently with integrity, critical thinking, and professionalism. Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, statistical analyses, audit standards and techniques. Experience auditing small to medium size businesses for compliance with statute, rule, and policies. Experience maintaining confidentiality of records and sensitive information.
Core Attributes: Respect, Teamwork, Flexibility, Communication, Initiative, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Attention to Detail. (Descriptions available in the original content.)
How to Apply You are required to upload your resume and a cover letter addressing your experience in the following areas: - Describe the most complex audit you worked on, what made it complex, and what your role was. - Describe your experience handling multiple audits at the same time and highlight your ability to keep them on track and on budget. - Describe your approach to resolving conflicting interpretation of compliance standards between you and the auditee. Please provide examples.
Additional Information
We will accept applications through the job announcement closing date, however, we may close this recruitment early if we receive a well-qualified applicant pool. If interested, please apply early.
Benefits of Joining Our Team: Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life; robust paid leave; PERS retirement benefits; training and development; student loan forgiveness under PSLF; optional benefits available.
About Oregon State Treasury: focus on improving financial well-being; diverse, inclusive, respectful workplace; values: INTEGRITY, INNOVATION, DIVERSITY, TRUST, PROFESSIONALISM, ACCESSIBILITY.
Special Information: background checks and I-9 requirements; veteran preferences; equal opportunity employer; reasonable accommodations available.
Required Minimum Qualifications and Desired Attributes are repeated for emphasis in the original post.
About the Organization Oregon State Treasury is focused on improving the financial well-being of all Oregonians. We provide low-cost programs for governments, and empower Oregonians to invest in themselves and their loved ones for a more secure future. We are committed to cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. Our Values and Principles include INTEGRITY, INNOVATION, DIVERSITY, TRUST, PROFESSIONALISM, ACCESSIBILITY. For more information, visit the Oregon State Treasury website.
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Oregon State Treasury is recruiting for the position of Unclaimed Property Auditor. This position helps plan and implement compliance efforts to ensure business and public entities adhere to Oregon’s administrative rules for unclaimed property and evaluates overall compliance through audits.
Responsibilities
Assess overall compliance with unclaimed property laws for Oregon businesses, non-profits and government agencies. Determine audit strategy to increase compliance from Oregon companies. Prepare and implement audit plans based on audit strategy and in accordance with auditing standards. Evaluate results and adjust as needed.
Review, analyze, research, and evaluate holder records to determine compliance with Oregon’s unclaimed property laws and administrative rules. Review holder internal controls and analyze the procedures used for determining dormancy periods. Identify potential assets that are outstanding and reportable.
Prepare audit reports outlining specific findings and recommendations and present to holders.
Oversee the audit process and ensure staff recorded audits in the unclaimed property system, retained appropriate documentation, received all property, and reconciled invoices with audit records.
Assess penalties and interest, set up payment plans and confirm property was remitted.
Maintain effective relationships with contract auditors. Collaborate on audits and exchange information as needed to improve holder compliance.
Stay current on nation-wide trends and approaches to unclaimed property audits that may affect Oregon holders. Research best practices, analyze policies, procedures, and processes for audits of unclaimed property, and recommend improvements. Work with the Unclaimed Property Compliance Coordinator to develop, revise and implement policy and process changes.
Provide advice and consultation to assist new and existing holders (e.g., businesses, financial institutions, government agencies, landlords, etc.) in understanding Oregon’s unclaimed property program and the compliance process. Explain and interpret statutes and rules, and work with holders at all levels to help them comply with unclaimed property laws.
Help implement training, education and outreach plans to increase reporting awareness. Participate in education events, speaking engagements, and training seminars in Oregon and at the national level. Provide input and feedback on program educational and marketing materials, brochures, newsletters and media plans to promote Oregon’s unclaimed property program and increase compliance.
Work Schedule: This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury’s Salem office. This position will work from the office one day per month, with additional days in the office, as needed. During the initial training period, employees are expected to be in the office more frequently to support onboarding, learning, and collaboration.
Compensation and Classification
Salary Range: $66,900-$102,600 annually. Effective February 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.
Job Classification: This position is classified as an Internal Auditor 2. This position is a SEIU represented position.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications: 5 years of experience performing professional level auditing, investigations, compliance, policy/program, or work closely related to the agency mission; OR a Bachelor’s degree in business-related field and 2 years of such experience.
Desired Attributes
Job Specific Attributes: Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying statutes, rules, and policies. Experience making recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of data, statute, rule, policies, and procedures. Ability to work independently with integrity, critical thinking, and professionalism. Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, statistical analyses, audit standards and techniques. Experience auditing small to medium size businesses for compliance with statute, rule, and policies. Experience maintaining confidentiality of records and sensitive information.
Core Attributes: Respect, Teamwork, Flexibility, Communication, Initiative, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Attention to Detail. (Descriptions available in the original content.)
How to Apply You are required to upload your resume and a cover letter addressing your experience in the following areas: - Describe the most complex audit you worked on, what made it complex, and what your role was. - Describe your experience handling multiple audits at the same time and highlight your ability to keep them on track and on budget. - Describe your approach to resolving conflicting interpretation of compliance standards between you and the auditee. Please provide examples.
Additional Information
We will accept applications through the job announcement closing date, however, we may close this recruitment early if we receive a well-qualified applicant pool. If interested, please apply early.
Benefits of Joining Our Team: Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life; robust paid leave; PERS retirement benefits; training and development; student loan forgiveness under PSLF; optional benefits available.
About Oregon State Treasury: focus on improving financial well-being; diverse, inclusive, respectful workplace; values: INTEGRITY, INNOVATION, DIVERSITY, TRUST, PROFESSIONALISM, ACCESSIBILITY.
Special Information: background checks and I-9 requirements; veteran preferences; equal opportunity employer; reasonable accommodations available.
Required Minimum Qualifications and Desired Attributes are repeated for emphasis in the original post.
About the Organization Oregon State Treasury is focused on improving the financial well-being of all Oregonians. We provide low-cost programs for governments, and empower Oregonians to invest in themselves and their loved ones for a more secure future. We are committed to cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. Our Values and Principles include INTEGRITY, INNOVATION, DIVERSITY, TRUST, PROFESSIONALISM, ACCESSIBILITY. For more information, visit the Oregon State Treasury website.
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