Tax Auditor

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November 3, 2026

Full Pay Range

69,118.

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range. This is a full-time salaried position.

40

Non Union (30+ Hours)

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Under the general direction, the Tax Auditor performs tax compliance reviews of taxpayer records. The position operates as a lead on assigned audit cases, verifying the accuracy of reporting of taxes and fees, licensing assistance, and taxpayer education in support of the city’s provision of governmental services.

• Conducts audits of taxpayer financial records for compliance with the Boulder Revised Code.
• Utilizes accepted audit methodologies, examines taxpayer financial records including journals, ledgers, financial statements, invoices and sales agreements, tax returns, and other taxpayer-provided verbal, written, and system-generated information to test effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identifies and quantifies errors, prepares standard work papers calculating any tax, penalty, and interest owed from identified errors.
• Presents audit findings to taxpayers, issues notices of assessment and collects total tax liabilities.
• Provides education and feedback to taxpayers regarding tax deficiencies and identifies reporting, filing, or payment issues, and steps for corrective action.
• Reviews construction use tax reconciliations, construction equipment declarations, and performs construction contractor and project audits.
• Prepares all final audit reports for review and retention per established schedules.
• Provides expert testimony and audit case reports in legal proceedings
• Performs industry research to identify potential for noncompliance and candidates for audit.
• Provides recommendations regarding the basis for tax fraud or other violations per the B.R.C.
• Takes appropriate, escalating actions as provided by the B.R.C to move delinquent taxpayer accounts into compliance in coordination with the Tax and Regulatory Licensing divisions, City Attorney’s Office and City Manager’s Office.
• Assists in drafting and updating tax guides, rules, and regulations.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of local tax codes, state statutes, and emerging tax issues at the local, state, and federal levels and audit best practices.
• Answers phones, emails, and addresses walk-in customer needs related to local tax administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Knows and complies with all city and department policies and participates in professional training and development.

• Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of internal staff, business, and citizens.
• Ability to foster and contribute to a cohesive team culture, one of mutual assistance and help, of respect, of good humor, of inclusion, of rapid conflict resolution, of honest and courageous communication, and of overall professionalism.
• Ability to learn and apply the tax laws of the City of Boulder.
• Ability to perform work independently with effective time management skills.
• Knowledge of and proficient experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Power Point), Google Documents, and similar.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

• Knowledge of and experience in the application of basic and intermediate auditing methods and…