Business Tax Auditor

Business Tax Auditor performs responsible work receiving, processing, and auditing business licenses, business personal property, meals, transient occupancy, and other related business tax documents and applications. Work is performed under limited supervision and reports to the Business Tax Supervisor.

The preferred hiring amount for this position is between $28.22 - $31.29 an hour ($58,697.60 - $65,083.20 annually). This is a full-time, non‑exempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer‑paid life insurance, City’s retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

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Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment.

This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City and Commissioner of the Revenue retain the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Provides customer service to business owners regarding business taxes such as personal property, meals, transient occupancy, other related business taxes and the business license programs, in person, by telephone and by written correspondence.
• Receives and processes business license documents and applications; and business personal property returns, in addition to other related tax documents.
• Interviews/meets with the public and obtains, researches, and verifies necessary information in order to make business personal property tax assessments.
• Plans and conducts desk and field audits of city businesses to determine appropriate tax base for assessment purposes.
• Conducts routine research and investigations of businesses (new and existing) to determine taxability and/or appropriate classification.
• Examines and investigates tax returns and applications to ensure compliance with city ordinances and state laws; requiring ability to interpret and apply local and state law, case rulings, and opinions - which includes responding to appeals of assessment.
• Resolves problems or questions from customers relating to business license, business personal property, and excise taxes; including payments, billing, and delinquent accounts.
• Cross references data from a variety of sources to ensure taxpayer accounts are up‑to‑date and accurate.
• Enters and retrieves data with accuracy from a variety of databases and systems.
• Assists with bulk mailings of information to citizens.
• Assists with general office and administrative duties.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field AND 3 years of related…