Auditor - Field Audit

Position Overview

The professional in this position will audit all business taxes collected by the Department of Revenue by travelling to taxpayers’ record-keeping locations to examine the accounting, books, records, and original source documents to determine that the correct amount of tax has been remitted to the Department.

• Conduct pre-audit work and develops an overall audit plan/strategy before engagement.
• Perform field audits at the locations of extra small/small taxpayers regarding any Colorado taxes they are liable for. Occasionally assist higher level auditors in conducting audits.
• Understand the administration, auditing, and enforcement of income, wage withholding, cigarette, liquor, lodging, severance, diesel, and all sales and use taxes administered by the Department.
• Practice generally accepted accounting procedures, Department tax audit procedures, and sampling techniques.
• Generate audit work papers, write narrative reports, assemble the audit file for submission to reviewer and enter all audit adjustments in the computer software system.

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Five (5) years of relevant experience in Finance, Auditing, Accounting, and/or Business Administration, or related experience in an occupation determined by the Department, or a combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to five (5) years.

Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or current, valid CIA certificate will substitute for five (5) years of the requirement.

NOTE:

If submitting a transcript, certification, or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• State experience with Gen Tax
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Public facing customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently
• Auditing, Tax and Accounting Experience

Employees are in a position of public trust and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. All personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations. Final candidates must complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions may require scheduled background investigations.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non‑discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox,