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8/3/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
2603554
Unemployment Insurance Auditor I (FFTL)
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Office of Unemployment Insurance
Location
Location Varies, USA
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity
across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment
services, unemployment insurance, and disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find
work, and maintain economic stability. It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers
to align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces. At a beginning level and under close supervision, audits employer payroll records to assure compliance
with KY UI tax laws and regulations and to determine liability and accuracy of wage and tax data reported by
employers.
At a beginning level, applies professional auditing standards, methods, and procedures to review,
explain, and interpret regulatory reporting requirements.
Secures and/or completes quarterly unemployment wage and tax reports; assesses tax, interest, and
penalties not previously reported or paid.
Determines coverage of claimants not previously reported. Investigates employer/employee relationships to
determine worker coverage.
Completes and submits daily reports (UI 257 & UI 258), monthly reports and travel vouchers, and
timesheets per due dates.
Determines subjectivity status of employers. Secures and/or completes forms required to establish and/or
void employer accounts. Assists in the application of legal action to enforce collection; assists with serving
summons and subpoenas; observes and/or serves as a witness in Kentucky Unemployment Insurance tax appeal
hearings.
Performs other duties as assigned. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure. https://www.e-verify.gov/ .
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree that includes twelve semester hours or eighteen quarter hours in accounting, finance, or statistics courses.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Three years of professional level experience in unemployment insurance, accounting, banking, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, statistics, or determining eligibility for government benefit programs will substitute for the required accounting, finance, or statistics hours.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Duties are performed both in and out of an office setting. Travel is usually performed within an assigned area of the state. Occasional overnight travel and travel throughout the entire state as well as some surrounding states will also be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Mary Couchman at mary.couchman@ky.gov or 270-871-0023.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
