Sales Tax Auditor

Why the Department of Revenue?

At the Department of Revenue, we partner with our stakeholders to provide customer-oriented, fair, reliable revenue administration. Our staff is our biggest asset, and we are looking to expand our team of professional, dependable public servants.

If you are highly motivated, have a passion for service, and want to fulfill your desire to make a difference, we want you to join our team!

• research and identify audit candidates;
• audit businesses ranging in size from small local ownership to Fortune 500 companies;
• evaluate each audit candidate and determine the most effective means to conduct the audit;
• verify compliance with all sales, use, and excise tax laws;
• work with taxpayer representatives, including attorneys, accountants, bookkeepers, and other professional staff;
• present findings to taxpayers and explain tax laws, policies, and procedures;
• resolve any areas of concern found as a result of audits; and
• travel in and out of state 10-25% of the time.

This position also works closely with these stakeholders:

• revenue management;
• co-workers/peers/sales tax auditors;
• taxpayers/business owners;
• controllers / CPAs / accountants; and
• attorneys.

A bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or economics, with prior work experience in the accounting field. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator and have the ability to be decisive based on facts and training. Equally important will be a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills, discretion, confidentiality, and a positive attitude.

• generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or the capability to become knowledgeable;
• generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) or the capability to become knowledgeable;
• standards, concepts, and objectives of auditing financial records of all business types or the capability to become knowledgeable;
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Prior knowledge of South Dakota tax laws is not required. Training will be provided to the successful candidate.

• provide professional and quality customer service;
• be attentive to all details of the work process;
• maintain composure and remain focused in stressful situations.

• manage multiple projects;
• deal tactfully with others;
• communicate effectively;
• conduct audits of accounting systems;
• work with electronic data and automated accounting systems and extract necessary data;
• reconstruct income, sales, and expenses in order to determine taxes owed;
• be flexible and adapt to various situations outside of the office;
• read and interpret tax laws.

To be considered, please attach your resume.

Must apply online: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-stateofsout

Our benefits package includes $0 premium employee health insurance, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources. Telephone: . Email: careers.us.