Associate Tax Auditor , Development Department

Job Title and Salary

Associate Tax Auditor – $6,646.00 - $8,740.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Position is headquartered in Anaheim, CA. Telework may be eligible for a hybrid schedule. Travel to headquarters is the employee’s responsibility. Telework stipend for eligible employees may be provided.

• Receive on‑job and formal training.
• Conduct in person payroll tax audits and investigations for California‑based companies.
• Learn, follow, and apply the provisions of the California Unemployment Insurance Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 22, California Labor Code, and California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board decisions.
• Interact with business owners and/or their representatives to understand their business operation and internal controls.
• Interview workers and contractors to discuss their working relationship and determine proper classification.
• Gather relevant information to determine the correct classification of workers and wages.
• Examine financial records to reconcile reported taxes with employer payroll reports.
• Prepare detailed audit reports to support the audit findings and recommendations.
• Explain audit findings to business owners and/or their representatives.
• Attend meetings and participate in Branch and Division‑sponsored trainings.

• ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR , EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
• TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

• Possession of excellent writing skills to prepare detailed, organized, and accurate reports that support your conclusions.
• Skills handling or reviewing financial records and documents.
• Exposure to principles of auditing.
• Exposure to principles of accounting.
• Exposure to principles of business law.
• Outstanding oral communication skills to communicate findings to employers and/or their representatives in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to analyze information, evidence, and facts to render sound conclusions.
• Ability to conduct interviews.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to create and maintain an effective and courteous working relationship with management, supervisors, staff and the general public.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite application.

• The EDD is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Retirement Plans (CalPERS, 401(k), 457, IRA, etc.).
• 11 Paid Holidays per calendar year.
• Additional Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Leave; Professional Development Days; Personal Holidays).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement (subject to availability of state budget).
• Staff Mentoring Program(s).
• Telework Stipends (for eligible employees).
• Free Parking (at most locations).
• Transit Pass Program.

Mailing address for application packages:

Employment Development Department
Attn:
Job Control #509180
Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54
PO Box 826880
Sacramento, CA

Hiring Unit Contact:
Maria Siao

EEO Officer:

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State of California is an objective of a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State.