Corporate Income Tax Auditor 3

Job Summary :

The Income Tax Auditor 3 conducts highly-complex audits, that are medium to large in scale, of individual and federal corporate income tax, withholding tax, and / or emerging tax audits, as assigned. These responsibilities are completed using acceptable audit methods and procedures to ensure taxpayers are in compliance with Arizona tax law, rulings, case law. This role is also responsible for collecting and analyzing data, planning and organizing audit procedures, and examining and reviewing financial records to prepare detailed reports of audit findings.

Job Duties :

Tax Refund and Audit Reviews

As applicable to assigned income tax audit unit, conducts complex audits involving the accurate calculation and application of tax laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures of the department in a consistent manner to all taxpayers.

May include accurate and timely examination of audits and determining and re-computing tax liabilities, and / or detailed review and determination of penalty abatement requests.

May elicit clarifying information, accept evidence, evaluate both testimony in a written decision and prepare case files.

Fully documents audits to support the department's position and maintain the audit file in an orderly manner. Prepare work papers, audit reports and weekly reports.

May performs and supports other audit functions, including research, examination, ticket / email resolution and tax system maintenance for accounts flagged for potential fraud

Makes adjustments to taxpayer accounts in the tax system and tax system data cleanup to, including those accounts flagged for potential fraud

Research & Analysis

Researches highly-complex issues and resolve taxpayer appeals timely, fairly, accurately and consistently

Explains audit adjustments and conclusions to taxpayers and their representatives

Discusses audit adjustments and positions with taxpayers and / or representatives

Reviews work of other auditors

Educates taxpayers in tax law, rules and regulations and ensures taxpayer compliance through the audit process.

Job Requirements :

Education & Experience

Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to : a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.

Minimum two (2) years’ related experience as an Auditor, or equivalent experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid, Arizona Driver’s License

Knowledge / Understanding

Knowledge of individual income, corporate income, fiduciary and withholding tax policy and procedures

Knowledge of applicable federal and state tax laws, statutes, and codes

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS)

Skills

Strong communications skills, to include verbal, written, and active listening

Strong mathematical computation skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, and averages

Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to make measurable progress on multiple priorities

Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor

Proficient in the use of a PC / laptop in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive

Strong proficiency and skill in the use of Microsoft Excel and tax reporting / accounting systems

Abilities

Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner

Ability to interpret and apply federal and state tax laws to audit reviews

Ability to convey tax related terminology and information in layman's terms

Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and, identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed.

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to conduct field audit work and / or participate in hearings

Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

Additional Job Demands

In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Ability to operate a state-owned and / or personal vehicle

May experience exposure to adverse environmental conditions during travel

Selective Preference(s) :

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or closely related field

Experience with Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma and / or LEAN

Pre-Employment Requirements :

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks :

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including :

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Retirement :

Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned, or worked, and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at :