Lead Auditor, Sales Tax; Auditor I​/II​/III

City of Fort Collins - Sales Tax

Job Posting Dec. 24, 2025

POSITION TITLE: Lead Auditor, Sales Tax (Auditor I/II/III) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req
8271
DEPARTMENT: Sales Tax
LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $54,671. (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $65,000. (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Final date to receive applications is 3:00 p.m. MT on 1/6/2026 .
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• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one‑time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full‑time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending:
  Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility

This posting represents a tri‑level opportunity, with the level of hire determined by the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Sales Tax Department is responsible for approximately 50% of the City’s governmental revenue. Sales and use taxes are the key source of funding for core government functions like safety, roads, multi‑use path infrastructure and parks. This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate collection, reporting, and compliance of sales and use tax revenues. With a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills, you will collaborate cross‑functionally to optimize revenue collection processes, uphold regulatory standards, and contribute to the fiscal health and transparency of our community.
Auditor I:
Work related to sales, use and lodging tax audits. Educates taxpayers on various taxes, licensing, auditing, collection procedures, and tax return preparation. Primary purpose is to develop skills and knowledge for conducting audits.
Auditor II:
Work related to conducting sales, use and lodging tax audits. Educates taxpayers on various taxes, licensing, auditing, collection procedures, and tax return preparation. Primary purpose is to conduct audits.
Auditor III/Lead:
Work related to planning, scheduling, conducting sales, use and lodging tax audits. Educates taxpayers on various taxes, licensing, auditing, collection procedures, and tax return preparation. Primary purpose is to conduct more complex audits and act as point of contact for Auditors.

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Review and approve construction project cost reports for tax reconciliation related to building permits, routing findings to senior staff for final determination.
• Review and investigate refund claims and exemption application, routing findings to senior staff for final determination.
• Research and answer taxpayer questions…