Associate Tax Auditor, Board Of Equalization

Job Overview

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking a Senior Tax Auditor (Associate Tax Auditor, Board of Equalization). Salary range: $6,646.00 - $8,740.00 per month.

Location:

West Sacramento, Yolo County. Employment:
Permanent, full‑time;
Hybrid telework is allowed. Posted on 3/13/2026 (final filing date).

Under the direction of the Supervising Tax Auditor, the Associate Tax Auditor independently conducts audits of retailers in the restaurant and cannabis industry and other business enterprises. Duties include performing fraud and tax‑evasion audits, making audit appointments, meeting with taxpayers and their representatives, explaining audit findings, preparing audit reports, and writing correspondence to taxpayers. The role may require travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight stays.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications specified in the Classification Specification for the Associate Tax Auditor, Board of Equalization.

• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
• Requirement to sit in a stationary position for extended periods
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone
• May work in a high‑rise building
• Exposure to cannabis, nicotine, and other related products deemed potentially hazardous
• Ability to transport materials (including cannabis and tobacco products) up to 30 pounds

• Parking varies by location
• Employee career development programs
• Paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and work‑life balance
• Participation in the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Capitol Cohort
• Recognition as a Large State Employer of the Year (2018) for supporting people with disabilities

EEO Contact: (916) 309‑8400, Equal Emp

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Submit a complete application package by the final filing date, 3/13/2026. Applications can be submitted electronically through Cal Careers or by mail or drop‑off. Contact Hope Elftmann (916‑309‑8191, ) for additional questions.