Tax Auditor Trainee

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is seeking an organized professional and results oriented individual to serve as a Tax Auditor Trainee. This position will participate in an agency training program to develop knowledge, skills, and expertise in auditing employers’ original books and records for compliance with the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Act. Responsibilities include successfully completing classroom-based training and assessments and traveling to employer worksites to receive on-the-job training in performing audits.

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a background in accounting, payroll administration, or auditing. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of employer tax laws, and experience performing detailed analysis of financial documents. IDES offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. During the internal IDES training program there are up to 3 tests that will be given and must be passed in order to continue within the Accounting and Fiscal Administration Career Trainee program.

• Under immediate supervision for a period of time not to exceed twelve months participates in an agency sponsored training program as a Tax Auditor Trainee for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
• Accepts and completes assignments of increasing difficulty utilizing an agency supplied PC and/or laptop and software
• Participates in meetings with employers and/or their legal representatives
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, workshops and other activities which will provide meaningful learning experience
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or an allied field

Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency test and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the educational requirements.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting
• Fifteen (15) credit hours in accounting classes including at least one audit class
• One (1) year of experience utilizing knowledge of accounting and auditing theories, methods, and procedures including laws, rules and regulations relating to Government accounting and auditing procedures
• One (1) year of experience examining financial records for discrepancies including accounting and payroll records
• One (1) year of experience working with financial software systems to review and investigate tax information
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience preparing and presenting comprehensive financial accounting and/or audit reports
• Experience speaking to various groups to convey policy and procedures in a manner easily understood by diverse audiences

• Requires an Illinois State Police background check and self-disclosure of any criminal history
• Requires ability to successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires a valid driver’s license and access to an automobile
• This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require walking or standing for long periods, or sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires…