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

Position: Lead Auditor, Sales Tax (Auditor I/II/III)
POSITION TITLE:

Lead Auditor, Sales Tax (Auditor I/II/III) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req
8428

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 7/8/2026.

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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

* 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

* Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

This posting represents a tri-level opportunity, with the level of hire determined by the experience and

qualifications of the successful candidate. The Auditor roles are eligible for career progression as detailed below.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Auditor I:

* Review and approve construction project cost reports for tax reconciliation related to building permits, route findings to senior staff for final determination.

* Review and investigate refund claims and exemption application, route findings to senior staff for final determination.

* Research and answer taxpayer questions regarding City tax and licensing regulations verbally and in writing, escalates more complex issues.

* Document step by step workflows for repeatable tasks; seek approval before publishing.

* Participate in process improvement efforts in the department.

* Provides back-up to revenue and licensing team.

* Under the supervision of senior staff, review accounting records to verify transactions have been properly recorded and are in compliance with City code for sales and use tax, and lodging tax.

* Under the supervision of senior staff, review audit sales results with business owner and/or representative, including procedures used, and applicable City Code.

* Participate in…