Transaction Privilege Tax Auditor

TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX AUDITOR 3 Job Location

Education and Compliance Division, 1600 W Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $50,000
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 6/19/2026

The Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Auditor 3 is responsible for performing audits and refund reviews for all taxing jurisdictions subject to transaction privilege and use tax, and reviewing various state/city/town tax issues from simple to average complexity. This role determines tax liabilities involving transaction privilege, excise, and use taxes, and prepares working papers and recommendations for the final audit memorandum. This role will be responsible for conducting occasional field audits, which may require in and out of state travel, up to two weeks in duration.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (# days per week in the office/hoteling).

• Conduct simple to average complex audit and refund reviews involving the accurate calculation and application of tax laws, rules and regulations, policies, and procedures of the department in a consistent manner to all taxpayers.
• Accurately and timely examinations of audits based on information requested through correspondence with taxpayers and/or changes in calculations resulting from information provided regarding the audit.
• Inspect and examine returns, make determinations, and recommend return of audits.
• Elicit clarifying information, accept evidence, evaluate testimony in a written decision, and prepare case files if/as necessary.
• Fully document audits to support the department's position and maintain the audit file in an orderly manner.
• Prepare work papers, audit reports, and weekly reports.

• Research complicated issues and resolve taxpayer appeals in a timely, fair, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Explain audit adjustments and conclusions to taxpayers and/or representatives.
• Discuss audit adjustments and positions with taxpayers and/or representatives.
• Educate taxpayers in tax law, rules and regulations and ensure taxpayer compliance through the audit process.

• Conduct in-person, in- and out-of-state field audits, as assigned.

• Remain current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities.
• Actively contribute to team and individual effectiveness through the following:
  • Attend staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated.
  • Complete all required training in a timely manner.
  • Participate in assigned work teams as appropriate.
  • May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested.
  • Prepare for and actively participate in 1:1 coaching with supervisor.
  • Maximize work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provide recommendations for process improvement, and engage in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of transaction privilege and use tax laws, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable state, city, and town tax codes.
• In‑depth knowledge of auditing methods, systems, standards, and procedures.
• General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• General knowledge of generally accepted accounting standards (GAAS).

• Strong communication skills, to include verbal, written, and active listening with the ability to convey tax‑related terminology and information in layman’s terms.
• Strong mathematical computation skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, and averages.
• Effective organization and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor.
• Proficient in the use of a PC/laptop in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.
• Strong proficiency and skill in the use of Microsoft Excel, especially Pivot Tables.
• Proficient in the use of tax reporting and accounting systems.

• Ability to…