Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board

Job Posting:
Tax Auditor
- Northern California

JC-528628 - Tax Auditor
- Northern California

Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board

$4,695.00 - $7,632.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/14/2026

The State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is looking for enthusiastic and self‑motivated professionals to join our caring workforce. We are looking for individuals with strong communication and analytical skills to join our team. The FTB Tax Auditor position provides you with potential to learn and grow in your personal development and career all while making an impact to the State of California.

You will have the opportunity to advance your auditing skills by working with high‑wealth individuals with pass‑through entities, and a variety of representatives (CPAs, EAs, Tax Attorneys, etc.). You will be working with an inclusive and diverse workforce individually or in a team environment, that has a good sense of values and community belonging. The position includes travel. All FTB employees receive a comprehensive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, a defined pension plan, and optional retirement savings plan.

FTB offers teleworking and flexible work hours to encourage work-life balance. We also offer CPA certification using general qualifying experience in accordance with the California State Board of Accountancy rules and regulations.

Under the close supervision of an Audit Supervisor, the Tax Auditor is responsible for learning all the phases of tax audit work by conducting audits of taxpayers to determine the correct amount of tax in accordance with the Federal & California Tax Laws, audit standards, Audit Regulations, Taxpayer Bill of Rights, resource considerations, policies, and procedures. Tax Auditors will plan and organize multiple audits, work directly with taxpayers or their representatives to obtain and analyze relevant facts, and make appropriate determinations that are fair and impartial.

The Tax Auditor will then communicate their findings through written reports or organized meetings. Tax Auditors will be provided with instructions on the laws administered by the department, as well as the basic policies, programs, and procedures of the Franchise Tax Board.

As a Tax Auditor, your duties include:

• Conduct audits of taxpayer's books and records using a variety of FTB resources and computer systems.
• Plan, organize, and manage your audit inventory to ensure the audits are completed within the specified time frames.
• Gather information and documents and prepare audit reports.
• Analyze facts and make appropriate audit determinations based on research and application of the tax law and other applicable authority.
• Confer with taxpayers and/or their legal representatives to request and discuss pertinent information by mail, telephone, or in person.
• Communicate audit findings to the taxpayer and/or their legal representative, both in writing and verbally.

Position(s) may be located in any of the following office locations, contingent on office space availability:

• Oakland,and/or San Jose, California

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This position is eligible for limited remote working based on departmental guidelines and operational need. FTB has a minimum in-office requirement of four days per week for all positions including those that are eligible for telework. This is subject to change.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship or a training plan, now or in the future.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TAX AUDITOR, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Our mission is to help taxpayers file timely and accurate tax returns and pay the correct amount to fund services important to Californians.

FTB fosters an environment of equity and inclusion for all, and we welcome…