Tax Auditor

Engagement Type

Contract

• Audit Desk: Perform investigations and audits to maintain compliance, enhance collections, and increase enforcement. Investigate and audit cases involving non‑filers, under‑reporting of taxes, special refunds, etc. Design and perform necessary audit procedures, analyze, and interpret audit test results.
• Investigations & Internal Affairs: Serve as the primary case agent for assigned cases, responsible for all elements of the investigation from initial report up to administrative action.

• Eight (8) years of experience in accounting, tax collection, finance, or customer service.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations applicable to various types of taxes.
• Specialized knowledge of computer and tracking systems, especially DOR software and database applications.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and auditing techniques used by businesses and industries.
• Ability to apply and understand ethics and confidentiality laws.
• Ability to discuss and settle technical tax matters in a tactful and responsive manner with taxpayers and tax practitioners using customer service skills for problem resolution.
• Ability to understand various taxpayer accounting and auditing systems.
• Ability to research tax laws and apply precedents to the matter under investigation.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and correlate very technical material.
• Ability to testify clearly and succinctly in court trials and hearings.

• Extensive knowledge of state and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations.
• Specialized knowledge of the computer and tracking systems, especially DOR software and database applications.
• Proficiency in accounting principles and auditing practices used in various industries.
• Familiarity with taxpayer accounting and auditing systems.
• Experience using tracking and database systems to manage assessments and collections.
• Ability to systematically review financial documents and identify discrepancies or abnormal trends.
• Effective, tactful, and responsive communication with taxpayers and their representatives.
• Understanding and applying confidentiality laws and ethics when handling sensitive taxpayer information.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.