DEPARTMENT OF GAMING

Arizona Department of Gaming 
100 North 15th Avenue
Suite 202
Phoenix,  Arizona 85007

Salary: $62,004.80 – $65,998.40 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: September 28, 2026

The Arizona Department of Gaming is seeking a detail-oriented Auditor 3, to perform audits within the Tribal Gaming Operations to ensure compliance with tribal, State, and federal gaming regulations and all other applicable laws. The Auditor 3 conducts audit test works through analysis, interviews, data gathering, and observations. This position plans and prepares required audit documentation and written reports, reviews external auditors’ work papers, and assists with special reviews, including financial and/or fraud audits. This position will be reporting to the Audit Supervisor and/or Audit Manager. 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.

Work Environment & Travel Requirements:

• Work in varied environments including facilities, office settings, and field work in casinos,
which can be a smoke and high dust environment.
• Travel at least one week per month (25 percent) to facilities across Arizona for audit purposes and compliance, which may include overnight stays and evenings.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

● Responsible for the auditing of Tribal Gaming Operations to ensure compliance with the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, Appendices, National Indian Gaming Commission’s Minimum Internal Control Standards, Tribal Gaming Ordinances, and/or other applicable laws and regulations.
● Compiles and review financial information, including tribal contributions, for all Tribal Gaming Operations.
● Conducts and reviews audit work papers conducted by external auditors.
● Responsible for reviewing the Tribal Gaming Operations internal control systems to ensure compliance with the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, Appendices, National Indian Gaming Commission’s Minimum Internal Control Standards, Tribal Gaming Ordinances, and/or other applicable laws and regulations.
● Works closely with Tribal Gaming Offices and Gaming Facility Operators to collaboratively find solutions to resolve any non-compliant issues.
● Conducts detailed evaluations of internal controls and operational processes to identify compliance gaps, assess risk, and develop recommendations for improvement.

Knowledge of:

• Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact and appendices State laws, and regulations.
• Gaming industry procedures and regulations.
• Principles and practices of auditing and accounting.
• Auditing techniques in evaluating internal control systems.
• Computerized products used in accounting systems and processes.

Skills in:

• Maintaining effective working relationships with team members, Tribal Gaming personnel, casino personnel, and tribal partners.
• The ability to interpret and apply Compact requirements, state statues, federal rules and regulations.
• Gathering facts, organizing, and comprehending information to make logical interpretations necessary to perform operational duties.
• The ability to interpret and apply the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact and appendices, state laws, and regulations.
• Working independently with a minimum amount of supervision and making effective judgments on the basis of partial or incomplete evidence.
• Customer service, time management and interpersonal relationships.

Ability to:

• Multitask and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively in an empathetic and professional manner.
• Work with a high degree of professionalism, independence and initiative.
• Be an effective communicator (both written and verbal).
• Analytical and problem solve.
• Perform work of considerate difficulty, organize and direct activities of diverse areas of regulation.

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years accounting/auditing experience and/or reviewing and analyzing financial statements. Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CIA, CMA, and CFE) and/or gaming experience is highly desirable.

● Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

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.

● The Arizona Department of Gaming 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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at humanresources@azgaming.gov for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format, by contacting Linn Carrasco (623) 955-9061 emailing lcarrasco@azgaming.govRequests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation