Agriculture Auditor

INTRODUCTION: 

Who We Are: The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin’s agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the diverse, well qualified, dedicated staff we employ and retain.

What We're Looking For: DATCP’s Division of Trade and Consumer Protection is recruiting for a Agriculture Auditor (Entry Level or Level 3) to fill an employment opportunity within the Bureau of Business Trade Practices. 

Where We’re Located: 

This is a field-based position and routine state-wide travel is required. The selected applicants can select a headquarter in one of the following counties:

Adams, Brown, Buffalo, Calumet, Clark, Chippewa, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Dunn, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, La Crosse, Lafayette, Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Monroe, Oconto, Outagamie, Pepin, Pierce, Portage, Sauk, Shawano, St. Croix, Trempealeau, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago or Wood.

Qualifying candidates are not required to live in a county headquarter location. However, reimbursement for commuting to or from the employee’s assigned headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.). Routine travel within an assigned territory and throughout the state for assigned work and emergency response is required.

When applying please select all counties in which you are willing to be headquartered.

Employee Benefits: The State of Wisconsin offers an excellent benefits package, which includes 17.5 days (non-Exempt) or 19.5 days (exempt) of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options, and an exceptional retirement plan!

By working for Wisconsin State Government, you may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please click the link for details.

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This posting may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This is an entry level position, performing field audits and inspections of a technical nature of grain warehouse keepers and grain dealers. The purpose of these audits is to examine grain inventories and financial records of facilities that buy, sell or store grain to determine compliance with provisions of Wis. Stat. chapter 126, also known as the Agricultural Producer Security Act. This position functions under close progressing to limited supervision. This position will diagram and measure grain inventory; examine receipts, settlement sheets, scale tickets, Daily Position Records and related documentation for accuracy and completeness; conduct a full financial audit of accounts, checkbook balances and insurance coverage; and examine all contracts executed to assess proper hedging. Audits are restricted to small, routine or less complex entities, but may also assist other auditors in performing larger or more complex audits. This position may be assigned other tasks of a similar nature.

The Level 3 auditor position performs field audits and investigations of a technical nature of grain warehouse keepers and grain dealers. The purpose of these audits is to examine grain inventories and financial records of facilities that buy, sell or store grain, the to determine compliance with provisions of Wis. Stat. Chapter 126, also known as the Agricultural Producer Security Act. Many of the businesses audited are large multi-location or multi-state firms. This position functions under general supervision and may train or guide the work of lower-level auditors. This position may also perform financial review analysis of CPA audited and reviewed financial statements filed with the Department. In case of emergency, or as workload demands, this position may be assigned other tasks of a similar nature.

For more information, please review the full Agriculture Auditor Entry and Agriculture Auditor 3 position description.

SALARY INFORMATION: 

The classification for this position is Agriculture Auditor. The Agriculture Auditor (Entry) which is in schedule-range 07-04 with starting pay between $29.00 - $32.00 per hour based on qualifications and non-exempt FLSA status. The Agriculture Auditor 3 is in schedule-range 07-03 with starting pay $33.00 to $36.00 per hour based on qualifications and exempt FLSA status. 

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan at the time of hire. A 12-month probationary period is required. 

An add-on amount of $0.50 per hour may be paid based upon the employee's successful completion of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination and possession of the CPA "Notification of Grades." Upon earning the CPA certification, an additional add-on amount of $0.50 per hour may be granted to the employee to bring the employee’s total add-on amount up to $1.00 per hour.

JOB DETAILS: 

DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide one’s own transportation for work purposes is required.

A valid driver’s license and the eligibility to drive a State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle* is required.

*In order to be authorized to drive a State vehicle the candidate must meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy, which are:

• Must have a valid driver’s license;
• Must have a minimum of two years of licensed driving experience;
• Must be 18 years of age.

Additionally, your driving record MUST NOT reflect any of the following conditions:

• Three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years;
• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the past 12 months;
• Suspension or revocation of driver’s license.

Regular in-state travel of approximately 75% of the time with occasional overnight stays is required.

Must have the physical ability to climb grain bins approx. once a week to inventory grain. Bins heights generally range between 20 – 60 feet but may be as high as 100 feet.

Ability to work in an environment that includes such factors as foul air, grain dust, inclement weather, extreme heights and moving machinery.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Minimally qualified candidates must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited post-secondary college/university.

OR

• Education, training or work experience in accounting or finance (preparing reports for accounts payable and/or accounts receivable, performing bank reconciliations, preparing, or analyzing components of financial statements, and/or conducting audits of accounting records, etc.).

In addition to the minimum qualifications above, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:

• Experience working within the grain industry (commodities market analysis, future pricing, hedging, etc.).
• Experience interpreting and applying rules and/or regulations (state/federal statutes, policies, laws, etc.).
• Experience with conducting financial or compliance audits, preparing financial statements or performing financial statement analysis.
• Experience with mathematic fundamentals including the ability to accurately apply formulas.

It is critically important your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated criteria. The job experts who evaluate your application materials must be able to make an accurate assessment regarding your qualifications. Applicants who do not meet at least the minimum qualifications or who do not clearly identify minimum qualifications will be ineligible to continue in the selection process.

HOW TO APPLY: 

If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: # 18158 to complete your application for this posting.

DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.  For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website. 

To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account in Wisc.jobs (if you don’t already have one) and apply online via the “Apply for Job” button listed on the top right of the announcement page. You will be required to upload a current resume and a letter of qualifications that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in this job posting. Review the applicant resources, including tips on how to write a resume and letter of qualifications. 

Submitted materials will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, starting with those candidates who are deemed most qualified. 

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

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DEADLINE TO APPLY: 

The deadline to apply for this position is at 11:59 p.m. on July 14, 2025.