Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee

Overview

Step into a meaningful career as a Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee with the Department of Revenue. This role offers the chance to grow your knowledge while supporting fair tax practices across the state. You will join a team that values learning and public service, helping ensure that taxes are reported correctly. This is an excellent opportunity to start building a solid future in government auditing.

Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Audit Preparation: Review departmental records and plan preliminary steps for upcoming audits
• Record Analysis: Analyze financial documents and business records to determine accurate tax liabilities
• Field
  
  Activities:
  
  Visit taxpayer locations to understand operations and gather essential information
• Communication Tasks: Contact taxpayers or representatives to schedule audits and discuss procedures
• Report Development: Prepare schedules, work papers, and written narratives that document audit findings
• Professional Learning: Attend training sessions and assist experienced auditors to build technical knowledge

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with 30‑minute lunch
• Telework: you may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time, ad hoc after an in‑office training period of one month. Telework requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you may report to the headquarters office in Scranton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time and additional details may be provided during the interview
• Salary: starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases
• On‑site parking is available

• A bachelor’s degree that includes 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within six months of graduating with a qualifying degree or credits

• You must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint‑based federal records check;
  
  a Pennsylvania State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five years; and a citizenship/residency verification

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.