Address:  4740 East University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Salary: $44,000 - $64,000 

Grade: 21

The Arizona Lottery is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Internal Auditor!

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Developing and implementing a yearly audit plan;
• Preparing detailed reports on audit findings;
• Examining, investigating, and reviewing records, reports, financial statements, and management practices;
• Planning and organizing audit procedures;
• Collecting and analyzing data to detect deficient controls, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies;
• Inspecting account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions;
• Verifying game effective start date is updated correctly in the appropriate systems;
• Verifying accuracy of game data loaded into the appropriate system;
• Verifying accuracy of game data printed in accordance with the game working papers;
• Comparing game load information to game load reports;
• Accounting for the final disposition of instant tickets originally received from the applicable vendor after the validation period has expired for the game;
• Observing in-house drawings and verifying their accuracy;
• Processing weekly payments to the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) for Arizona Powerball sales and Arizona Mega Millions sales;
• Processing winning online and scratcher tickets that will not validate through the claims screens; Verifying log and payment for second chance drawings.

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your auditing background, we want to meet you!

Requires knowledge of:

• Knowledge of standards, best practices and methods for internal auditing;
• Knowledge of computer technology principles, terminology, and programming;
• Knowledge of federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Arizona Lottery policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Lottery program laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Knowledge of Google Workspace.

Requires skills in:

• Skill in applying and interpreting Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations as they pertain to the operations and activities of the Lottery;
• Skill in applying Lottery business knowledge to recognize and resolve problems;
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing;
• Skill in the use of Google Suites;
• Skill in applying Internal Auditing standards, best practices, and methods;
• Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.

Requires the ability to:

• Ability to compose clear and concise audit reports;
• Ability to accurately complete and assemble audit working papers;
• Accurately analyze and interpret data;
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing;
• Ability to complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner;
• Ability to synthesize audit evidence to reach clear and concise conclusions;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and prioritize under tight deadlines.

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, or a field emphasizing data organization, analytical skills, research, or writing; OR two years experience as an Auditor or equivalent.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Lottery offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at humanresources@azlottery.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.