Revenue Tax Auditor

Overview

The Revenue Tax Auditor position with the Department of Revenue, Bureau of Audits, Scranton Regional Section ST2, lets you build a rewarding career grounded in public trust and service. This role gives you opportunities to work with diverse taxpayers and gain valuable experience in financial review. Each day brings new challenges that strengthen your analytical abilities. Step into a role where your attention to detail helps support the Commonwealth.

• Audit Preparation:
  Review taxpayer reporting, audit history, and instructions to plan each audit.
• Field Examination:
  Conduct on‑site visits to observe operations and gather information.
• Record Analysis:
  Examine financial documents to verify accurate tax reporting.
• Audit Reporting:
  Prepare schedules, work papers, and written narratives that explain findings.
• Taxpayer Communication:
  Provide explanations of procedures, findings, and appeal rights.
• Team Leadership:
  Guide and support auditors during group audit assignments.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break.
• Telework:
  May 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 within Pennsylvania.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• On‑site parking is available.
• Further communication regarding this position will be provided via email.

• Successful completion of the Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of professional accounting or auditing experience and a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing; or
• Eligibility to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination.
• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• 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, which requires an enhanced background check before beginning employment. Acceptance of a conditional offer requires submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including a fingerprint‑based federal records check, a PA State Police clearance, and checks of local law enforcement agencies where the applicant has lived, worked, or attended school within the last five (5) years, as well as 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.