Regulatory AuditorDivision of Professional RegistrationReal Estate CommissionPosting Closes 08/29/2024Minimum Salary $44,234Job Location: Division of Professional Registration, Real Estate Commission, 3605 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109. The successful candidate will work from their home office and cover an audit territory that includes, but is not limited to, the Kansas City metro area, portions of the state north of I-70 and west of Highway 63; the precise territory will be determined by the candidate’s location. Position works from home with extensive local travel and occasional overnight travel. State vehicle provided.
Why you’ll love this position: The office promotes a positive and supportive work environment for its team members.
The position is an opportunity for an individual with knowledge of accounting and auditing principles. The position will be responsible for conducting periodic or special financial examinations of real estate brokers for adherence to regulations, reconciliation of accounts and fiduciary responsibilities. Candidates must possess good interpersonal communication skills, have the ability to prepare clear and concise written reports, be self-motivated with the ability to work independently, multi-task, make routine decisions, organize workflow and establish priorities and deadlines.
What you’ll do: - Conduct compliance and financial examinations of real estate brokers.
- Document potential violations of statutes and/or regulations and prepare written reports of audit findings for review by the Missouri Real Estate Commission.
- Examine transactions to determine possession and trail of funds and documenting irregular or untimely movement of money.
- Reconcile escrow accounts and evaluate the handling of earnest moneys and other funds collected.
- Identify and interpret a variety of accounting and management information, collect data, define problems, and apply regulatory requirements to real-world scenarios.
- Evaluate contracts, brokerage agreements, and other documents for compliance with rules and regulations.
What we are looking for: Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of six credit hours in accounting, finance, or auditing. (Experience in these areas may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)
- Knowledge of computer applications such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Special Requirements - Must be able to complete and pass the Real Estate Salesperson course and examination within six months
- Must be able to legally drive in the state of Missouri.
- Must have ability to maintain a home office.
More reasons to love this position: The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
Selected candidate will be eligible for a salary increase upon successful completion of additional outlined training and assumption of duties post hire. Details and timelines will be discussed during interview process.
