Senior Auditor

Overview

Senior Auditor State of Nebraska – Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

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Hiring Agency: Attorney General - Agency 11

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $0.000

Job Posting: JR2026 - Senior Auditor (Open)

Applications Not Accepted On: 0

Job Description: Under administrative supervision from the Chief Auditor the Senior Auditor investigates cases of complex white collar financial crimes and schemes committed by providers of medical services to Medicaid recipients, cases of the misuse of patient personal funds, and cases of patient abuse and neglect. This person designs and conducts full investigative audit and analysis procedures relating to criminal and civil investigative work involving methods of fraud examination and forensic accounting and the detection and investigation of frauds against the Medicaid program.

They will perform financial investigations ranging from the routine to the most sensitive, complex and difficult white collar cases. The successful candidate will provide necessary facts upon which criminal and civil complaints can be filed. They must be able to prepare clear and comprehensive reports to explain their findings based on data that was gathered, compiled, and analyzed.

Typical tasks include analysis of financial documents, assisting with or conducting interviews, detailed report writing, analysis of Medicaid providers billings to detect fraudulent schemes and abnormal patterns, preparation of analytical charts, assisting the investigative and legal staff with case development and problem solving, and testifying in court. Preference will be given to candidates who are Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) or who possess relevant accounting and investigation experience.

Occasional statewide travel required. Applicants must have no felony, serious misdemeanor, or domestic abuse related convictions. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Requirements /

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field and three to four years of experience in accounting or auditing required. Prior experience relating to fraud examinations, medical terminology, and medical claims/claims analysis is desired. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation preferred. Experience involving application of state statutes, agency rules and regulations, and court/administrative hearings process helpful.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package

The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed, and with proper regard for privacy and constitutional rights. Veterans preference applicable.

Check with the State of Nebraska for benefit eligibility information. This description does not list every duty or requirement of the job and is subject to change at the discretion of the state. The State of Nebraska values diversity, inclusion and belonging and recruits, hires, trains and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.