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TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX AUDITOR 3

Job Location:

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

Posting Details:

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

Job Summary:

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).

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Audit Reviews

• Conducts 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:
• Accurate 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
• Inspects and examines returns, makes determinations, and recommends return of audits
• Elicits clarifying information, accepts evidence, evaluates both testimony in a written decision, and prepares case files if/as necessary
• Fully documents audits to support the department's position and maintain the audit file in an orderly manner
• Prepares work papers, audit reports, and weekly reports

Research & Analysis

• Researches complicated issues and resolves taxpayer appeals timely, fairly, accurately and consistently
• Explains audit adjustments and conclusions to taxpayers and/or representatives
• Discusses audit adjustments and positions with taxpayers and/or representatives
• Educates taxpayers in tax law, rules and regulations and ensures taxpayer compliance through the audit process.

Field Audits

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

Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge/Understanding

• 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)

Skills

• Strong communications 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…