Associate Tax Auditor , Development Department

job posting: field tax auditor / associate tax auditor

employment development department

$6,646.00 - $8,740.00 per month

new to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise.

tax auditors may be eligible for recruitment hiring above minimum (ham) salary rate of $5,528 per month (range a hires only).

the tax branch of the employment development department (edd) has an immediate opening to fill three (3), auditor vacancies in a dynamic audit team with the field audit and compliance division's, fresno area audit office's, bakersfield audit crew.

as an edd auditor, part of your daily activities will include conducting in person audits and working closely with business owners and their representatives. You will review employer records to reconcile payroll taxes, determine if workers are properly classified as employees or independent contractors, and ensure their payments are reported correctly. Auditors are also responsible for preparing audit reports and discussing the audit results with the business' responsible parties.

As an auditor, you play a crucial role to ensure that all workers receive the benefit coverage they are entitled to under the law and promote fair business practices.

this is a fantastic opportunity to conduct payroll tax audits while contributing to the integrity of california's employment tax laws. Become a part of the fresno area audit office, if you are ready for a challenging career that will improve the lives of others.

• associate tax auditor , employment development department
• tax auditor, employment development department

position(s) are headquartered in bakersfield, ca and may be eligible for telework under edd's telework policy. California government code section 14200 requires employees to reside in california to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

position located at 1800 30th street, suite 240 , bakersfield, ca, 93301

position exists in kern county

effective july 1, 2025, specific bargaining units and associated excluded state employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the personal leave program 2025 (plp 2025) per month. For more details, please clickhere to visit the california department of human resources (calhr) website.

the employment development department (edd) is one of the largest state departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the edd has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the golden state. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks.

Working at edd presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with edd.

we will consider applicants who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or leap eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have sroa and/or surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). Sroa and surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no sroa or surplus candidates apply.

Individuals who are eligible for a training and development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

the position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

the department will consider potential mitigating factors and factors about the background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the federal bureau of investigation, department of justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "notqualified".

the employment development department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

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,…