Final Auditor

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Final Auditor

The Office of K. Edward Safir, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee, is accepting expressions of interest for the role of Final Auditor. This role will audit bankruptcy cases after the funding of secured claims has completed and as they reach various criteria related to the plan terms. The Final Auditor conducts the final audit prior to the closure of bankruptcy cases to ensure that all claims and payments are accounted for.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct a complete audit on the case after the funding of all secured claims, which includes, analyzing all plans; reviewing the correct processing of the amendments and modifications to the plan; the allowance of secured, priority, and general unsecured claims; reviewing all orders; and checking the claims register and docket.
• Conduct a complete audit on the case since the bar date check each time the case completes payment of one of the following criteria – unsecured dividend, unsecured pool, base, and/or applicable commitment period. This audit includes analyzing all plans; reviewing the correct processing of the amendments and modifications to the plan; the allowance of secured, priority, and general unsecured claims; reviewing all orders; and checking the claims register and docket. Determine if additional funding is necessary and adjust the case to continue disbursement if applicable.
• Analyze the case as a whole at the final to ensure that all required measures have been met including the base, the unsecured pool, the unsecured dividend, and the applicable commitment period.
• Conduct a complete audit on the case following the entry of a dismissal or conversion order, which includes, analyzing all plans; reviewing the correct processing of the amendments and modifications to the plan; the allowance of secured, priority, and general unsecured claims; reviewing all orders; and checking the claims register and docket.
• At every audit, review all financial records to ensure that all payments have properly posted to the case and that all checks have cleared.
• Following the final, dismissal, or conversion audit, initiate final creditor payments and reimbursements to debtors for any overpayments.
• Generate and send letters to employers to have employment deduction orders stopped.
• Enter requests for orders terminating employer deduction order on PACER.
• On a weekly basis, review closed cases with a balance on hand and release funds to the appropriate party.
• When requested, calculate payoffs, accounting for the trustee fee and any applicable interest, and provide to debtor’s attorney.
• Print notice of plan completion for the Trustee’s review and signature.
• Analyze any mortgage claims filed in the case to determine if a notice of trustee’s disbursements made necessary. If one is needed, determine all parties that must be served with the notice and prepare for Trustee’s review and signature.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or a GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of bankruptcy experience.
• Read and comprehend instructions, discussions, correspondence, and memos in English.
• Hold a conversation in English and communicate ideas in an understandable manner.
• Comprehend legal and specialized bankruptcy terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and legal filing software (e.g., PACER).
• Attention to detail.
• Skilled at organizing and prioritizing assignments.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Able to adhere to and meet deadlines.
• Basic mathematical skills

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person