Tax Auditor; Utility User Tax); Remote or On-Site

Job Summary

Conduct tax and regulatory reviews on behalf of clients. Perform review functions to detect, correct, and document client tax/fee revenue deficiencies. The primary focus area is utility users tax, but could also include sales & use tax, franchise fees, business licenses, hotel/motel taxes, and various other state and local taxes or assessments.

• Performs examination of taxpayer records for compliance under direction of supervisor and management
• Continually increase understanding of tax laws
• Research for exam leads and scheduling appointments
• Prepares for exams by reviewing tax returns, prior audit reports and other available data preliminary to the audit
• Meet with taxpayers to discuss exam procedures, answers questions, and obtain necessary information and records
• Examines and verifies business and financial records
• Prepares papers supporting all adjustments, computes assessments
• Reviews and discusses findings with taxpayer and/or representative to illustrate how tax laws and rulings apply to taxpayer's specific operations and support exam results
• Answers taxpayer inquiries; may participate in hearings of disputed cases; performs related duties as required
• Conduct closing conferences with taxpayers and/or taxpayers’ representatives; explaining applicable law and facts supporting changes in tax liabilities and attempts to secure agreement to findings in reports
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work as required to complete the tasks
• Travel as required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• A minimum of 2-3 years related professional experience
• State and local tax knowledge or experience is preferred
• A CPA or CIA certification is preferred but not required

• Professional background including experience with corporate accounting and finance preferred.
• Experience with state or local revenue department, compliance audits, audit defense preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting pr