COMPLIANCE AUDITOR

Job Requisition ID: 50229
Closing Date: 10/10/2025
​Agency: Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Salary: $65,577.01 - 102,300
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2

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The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is one of the largest public pension systems in the United States. We provide retirement, disability and survivor benefits to teachers, administrators and other public-school personnel employed outside the city of Chicago.

TRS serves over 456,000 members and manages a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio for the exclusive benefit of the membership.

TRS is an agency of the State of Illinois governed by a Board of Trustees. Full-and part-time employees are eligible for the State of Illinois comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental and vision coverage. All employees hired after August 17, 2001 participate in the TRS retirement pension plan. Employees also have the option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans. The TRS pension plan is a participating reciprocal system under the Illinois Pension Code Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act.

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Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Employer Services Supervisor, the Compliance Auditor I performs a variety of audit functions for TRS to ensure salary and service credit information reported by TRS-covered employers complies with the Illinois Pension Code and the related administrative rules. This position also assists with field audits, employer outreach initiatives and employer training via verbal and written communications.

This position is primarily responsible for reviewing and auditing Annual Reports along with pay period reports. In addition, this position is responsible for the completion of Supplementary Reports, sick leave, Employer’s Report of Adjustments to Earnings, conducting in-house/desk audits of member contracts, and assisting with field audits and providing employer training. Overnight travel may be required. The field audits, employer training and audits of Annual Reports, Supplementary Reports, Employer’s Report of Adjustments to Earnings, sick leave, Gemini Reports, and member contracts are conducted in accordance with organizational policies and sound audit practices.

This position requires extensive collaboration, sound decision making skills, the ability to properly structure activities in a manner that allows for the timely completion of assignments, tasks, and goals. The greatest challenge for this position is to quickly and efficiently complete large volumes of work without sacrificing quality.

Essential Functions

• Maintain an understanding of statutory requirements, board rules, policies and procedures that determine creditable earnings and service credit.
• Respond to employer inquiries, via verbal as well as written communications, regarding various TRS systems.
• Resolve problems of incorrect reporting with employers, via verbal as well as written communications.
• Process Employers Report of Adjustments to Earnings.
• Audit sick leave and Supplementary Reports.
• Conduct audits of Annual Reports, which include the review of the retirement contributions and error resolution.
• Aid employers regarding reporting requirements including automated reporting, excess salary increases and granted sick leave days, etc.
• Aid employers, members and annuitants regarding current service and post-retirement employment limitations.
• Conduct multiple employer research.
• Provide basic training of TRS policies and procedures to employers via verbal as well as written communications.
• Assist with field audits, in accordance with the audit program, including summarization of findings, recommendations for improving TRS reporting and preparing the audit letter.
• Perform in-house audits of members’ salary and service credit information.

Essential Functions Continued

• Conduct multiple employer research.
• Provide basic training of TRS policies and procedures to employers via verbal as well as written communications.
• Assist with field audits, in accordance with the audit program, including summarization of findings, recommendations for improving TRS reporting and preparing the audit letter.
• Perform in-house audits of members’ salary and service credit information.
• Assist other departments in answering inquiries and resolving employer related issues, via verbal as well as written communications .
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Articulate and responsive to both employees and customers
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet deadlines
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Minimum Requirements

• Requires completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, math, economics, or related field OR five years of experience in accounting or auditing position is required in lieu of a degree
• Sound analytical and organizational skills, along with the ability to clearly communicate, verbal and written, with coworkers as well as the public in a clear and professional manner
• Effectively and efficiently prioritize all assignments, tasks, and miscellaneous requests

  Work Hours: 8:30am - 4;30pm
Work Location: 2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-3397
Agency Contact: Chiquita Walls
Email: [email protected] 
Phone #: 217-814-2150
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

TRS is a non-code state agency.

** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS**

Candidates must submit applications through the TRS Careers Website:

Please follow all instructions and include all required documents. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

TRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at (217) 814-2111, or [email protected]. Hiring decisions are not based on or affected by political factors, including political sponsorship, affiliation, or support.