Performs basic tax audits on small or relatively simple business operations. Examines, investigates, and reviews records, reports, and financial statements to assure legal compliance with State Tax Statutes and Administrative Rules and Regulations. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
SSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs entry-level tax audits.
(Technical competence)
Reviews current audit file and prior audit findings as required by division policy.
Reviews pertinent law, rules, and legal aspects, and other available information.
Establishes audit period as required by division policy.
Conducts entrance conference to identify availability of records and to review and understand taxpayer’s accounting system.
Determines scope of audit and develops audit plan, which includes but not limited to, testing of internal controls and appropriate reconciliations.
Inspects and analyzes taxpayer’s books and records, documents exceptions, and keeps taxpayer informed of findings.
If necessary, implements deviations from audit plans and documents deviations in order to do audits more efficiently.
Conducts exit conference to discuss findings and explain taxpayer rights.
Verifies the accuracy of data entries and reports.
Properly assembles audit package.
Plans available time to efficiently complete assigned tasks.
May testify before courts of jurisdiction and formal or informal administrative hearings. Participates in training and development courses. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or graduate degree in accounting; OR graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of accounting, including six (6) hours of intermediate accounting.
Complete copies of college transcripts must be furnished to the divisional hiring representative at the time of the interview for positions requiring a college degree, and/or specific educational credits.
Travel Requirement:
Travel is required approximately 25 – 30% of the time and the extent depends upon office location. A valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment. Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at the time of interview: a state issued driving record for the last 36 months; valid driver’s license; and proof of insurance.
NOTES:
• Complete copies of college transcripts must be furnished at the time of the interview for positions requiring a college degree, and/or specific educational credits.
• Applicants will be asked to participate in a skills demonstration.
• An interview score of 75% of the total points will provide Audit Management with a passing score to select top candidates for the hiring process. This includes a criminal background check and verification of employment.
• All new hires are required to participate in a prescribed number of weeks of comprehensive classroom training during first six (6) months of employment. Final grade must be 75 or above.
Travel Requirement:
Travel is required approximately 25 – 30% of the time and the extent depends upon office location.
A valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment.
Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at the time of interview: a state issued driving record for the last 36 months; valid driver's license; and proof of insurance.
SSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs entry-level tax audits.
(Technical competence)
Reviews current audit file and prior audit findings as required by division policy.
Reviews pertinent law, rules, and legal aspects, and other available information.
Establishes audit period as required by division policy.
Conducts entrance conference to identify availability of records and to review and understand taxpayer’s accounting system.
Determines scope of audit and develops audit plan, which includes but not limited to, testing of internal controls and appropriate reconciliations.
Inspects and analyzes taxpayer’s books and records, documents exceptions, and keeps taxpayer informed of findings.
If necessary, implements deviations from audit plans and documents deviations in order to do audits more efficiently.
Conducts exit conference to discuss findings and explain taxpayer rights.
Verifies the accuracy of data entries and reports.
Properly assembles audit package.
Plans available time to efficiently complete assigned tasks.
May testify before courts of jurisdiction and formal or informal administrative hearings. Participates in training and development courses. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or graduate degree in accounting; OR graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of accounting, including six (6) hours of intermediate accounting.
Complete copies of college transcripts must be furnished to the divisional hiring representative at the time of the interview for positions requiring a college degree, and/or specific educational credits.
Travel Requirement:
Travel is required approximately 25 – 30% of the time and the extent depends upon office location. A valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment. Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at the time of interview: a state issued driving record for the last 36 months; valid driver’s license; and proof of insurance.
NOTES:
• Complete copies of college transcripts must be furnished at the time of the interview for positions requiring a college degree, and/or specific educational credits.
• Applicants will be asked to participate in a skills demonstration.
• An interview score of 75% of the total points will provide Audit Management with a passing score to select top candidates for the hiring process. This includes a criminal background check and verification of employment.
• All new hires are required to participate in a prescribed number of weeks of comprehensive classroom training during first six (6) months of employment. Final grade must be 75 or above.
Travel Requirement:
Travel is required approximately 25 – 30% of the time and the extent depends upon office location.
A valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment.
Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at the time of interview: a state issued driving record for the last 36 months; valid driver's license; and proof of insurance.