This information is for reference only. These classifications are no longer valid and were replaced 7/1/2020.
This is mid-level professional field work in the financial examination of real estate brokers licensed under the authority of the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC).
Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
(The following minimum qualifications will determine merit system eligibility. Allowable experience and education substitutions are provided in italics below the corresponding minimum qualification statement; no other substitutions will be permitted. These minimum qualifications may also be used to evaluate applicants for Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System positions not requiring selection from merit registers.)
Two or more years of experience as a Real Estate Examiner I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of six earned credit hours in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing; and,
Three or more years of technical or professional experience in accounting, finance, or auditing.
(Earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the stated experience at a rate of 24 earned graduate credit hours for one year of experience.)
(A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute for two years of the stated experience.)
(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the stated college education.)
Must complete and pass the Real Estate Salesperson course and examination within six months of appointment.
Designation as a Certified Real Estate Investigator within six months of appointment.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this classification.
Conducts and assists in periodic or special financial examinations of real estate brokers for adherence to regulations, reconciliation of accounts, and fiduciary responsibility; conducts complex re-audits, examinations, and other special assignments.
Reviews relevant historical documents prior to initiating an examination.
Initiates discovery requests for automated data or hard-copy logs, ledgers, or registers.
Analyzes profit and loss records and balance sheets; determines financial liabilities to property owners and tenants, and checks sufficiency of escrowed funds to meet current liabilities.
Travels to on-site locations, interviews staff, and conducts examinations; assesses business documents, records, and procedures for fraud, malfeasance, or work practices that violate MREC regulations.
Examines pending and closed transactions to determine possession and trail of funds; documents the irregular or untimely movement of money.
Reconciles and evaluates the registration and handling of earnest moneys, rents, security deposits, and/or other funds collected from clientele.
Gathers and organizes evidentiary documentation and testifies in administrative and court hearing.
Prepares litigation summary reports for Attorney General’s Office, as needed.
Verifies transactions by inspection of bank statements and returned checks.
Compares payment/payee ledgers to actual returned checks to ensure they are linked by documentation.
Evaluates management and sales transaction documents to ensure compliance with MREC rules and regulations.
Evaluates time limitations for the deposit or transfer of funds from one account to another for the unethical holding of earnest money or security deposits.
Determines earnest money liabilities by evaluating transaction files.
Reviews management agreements and apportionment requirements; ensures funding allocated for security deposits is appropriately spent.
Prepares written technical reports of audit findings.
Reviews security deposits and rents to ensure the proper handling of funds.
Conducts examinations of businesses that have been placed on probationary status.
Provides documented recommendations to the supervisor for review, comment, and further action.
Provides technical assistance and audit expertise to other examiners.
Conducts presentations regarding audit procedures to groups as requested.
Receives instruction and completes assignments with minimal supervision; work is given a cursory review for technical accuracy and conformance to established policies and procedures.
Performs other related work as assigned.
Comprehensive knowledge of MREC regulations and real estate industry standards.
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of financial reports.
Intermediate knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and reach valid conclusions, while interpreting an extensive variety of accounting and management information.
Ability to understand and apply basic accounting, financial, and auditing principles and practices.
Ability to apply interviewing techniques and solicit pertinent information in real estate brokerage firms.
Ability to perform detailed work using financial, accounting, and transaction portfolio data.
Ability to use a calculator, personal computer, and related office equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, real estate industry personnel, and others involved in the examination process.
Ability to communicate effectively and prepare clear and concise technical reports.
Ability to organize and exhibit documents and data into a detailed indexed report of audit findings.
Ability to establish and complete daily work schedules.
Ability to testify in court hearings while under oath.
Ability to travel in the performance of assigned duties.
Ability to safely operate an assigned state owned vehicle.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.