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Hiring Agency:

Racing and Gaming Commission - Agency 36

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.975

Job Posting:

JR2025-00020162 Gaming Auditor (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

10-29-2025

Job Description:

Join the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission as a Gaming Auditor and help lay the groundwork for robust oversight in the evolving world of gaming. Our responsibilities have expanded with the development of gaming, making this a pivotal time to establish and refine auditing practices. We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented professional to ensure compliance and contribute to the integrity and transparency of Nebraska’s gaming industry. If you’re passionate about auditing and eager to make a lasting impact, we invite you to bring your expertise to our dedicated team.

The compensation range is $22.975-$33.867 per hour, Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

 

Examples of Work

• Conducts thorough reviews of financial documents and reports from Authorized Gaming Operators, ensuring compliance with the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act and Commission regulations.
• Performs detailed audit testing to verify adherence to established policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Conducts routine to complex field review and audits of statistical and financial records of Authorized Gaming Operators.
• Develops and implements forensic audits to assess and enhance the operations of gaming entities.
• Compiles and analyzes financial data and presents findings to applicable stakeholders.
• Prepares and delivers testimony, presenting audit findings surrounding any civil, regulatory, criminal, or departmental action.
• Embraces additional responsibilities as needed to support the Commission’s evolving needs.

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting (see also Legal Requirements).

Legal Requirements: Positions in this classification are subject to Title 42, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 1 – Minimum Standards for Government Employees Identified as Auditors. The basic requirement is a bachelor’s degree in business administration or the equivalent, with at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing. Any combination of education with a concentration in accounting and auditing experience acceptable to the Auditor of Public Accounts, may be substituted for the educational requirements in Section 002.01.

Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years’ experience conducting financial audits.

Other: This position requires regular, reliable attendance, and a valid driver’s license. Must be able to drive a state car and/or provide independent authorized transportation. Travel to operator sites will be occasional day trips. **NRGC employees are prohibited from gambling or placing a wager in any establishment licensed by the Commission.**

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• A solid foundation in accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• An interest in the gaming industry’s operational, regulatory, and financial frameworks.
• Keen analytical skills to identify financial inconsistencies and subtle irregularities.
• Ability to work respectfully with a diverse group of stakeholders, including Commission employees, gaming operators, and public officials.
• Clear communication, both oral and written, to summarize complex ideas for all stakeholders.
• Capability to prepare reports and review financial data for accuracy and compliance.

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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