Audit Supervisor

The Department of Taxation is searching to fill the position of Audit Supervisor in Reno. The Audit Supervisor position directly supervises at least four (4) sales and use tax auditors for our Compliance Division, Audit Section. Job responsibilities include reviewing all completed audits for compliance with the appropriate laws, rulings and policies, audit procedures and format; serves as the first level of review in resolving appealed determinations and represent cases before the hearing officer as required;

determines audit inventory and selects accounts to be audited; develop and deliver public training workshops; and performance evaluations, work performance standards, training and discipline.

Auditors conduct audits on financial and/or tax accounts, records, activities, operations and/or internal controls of individuals, business organizations, state agencies or other government jurisdictions subject to State taxation or regulation to ensure compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations and legal requirements and/or proper safeguarding of agency funds.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional level auditing or accounting experience involving analyzing financial information and making recommendations based upon that analysis; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Auditor III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Research the past audit history of individuals, organizations or agencies and develop and/or perform audit steps as defined in an approved audit program.

Review financial and/or tax accounts and records, examine narrative and flowchart documentation and interview personnel involved to determine compliance with a specific set of governing laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, agreements and contracts; investigate past activities and practices of the individual or organization by examining business records which may have to be obtained from a variety of sources.

Conduct audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, generally accepted auditing standard, and/or standards for the professional practice of internal auditing as adopted by the work unit.

Document all findings and prepare work papers and reports that summarize audit findings and recommendations regarding adequacy of controls, operational procedures and/or determination of financial adjustments/deficiencies; improve and modify controls and procedures in order to standardize systems and/or practices, to strengthen the integrity of the system and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.

Conduct entrance and exit interviews with individuals, organization representatives or agency division heads to explain the purpose and scope of the audit, to discuss findings, verify facts and answer questions regarding the audit.

Monitor the progress of implementation and the ongoing adherence to procedures and policies established as a result of audit findings.

Conduct special investigations and specific audits in areas determined to be "at risk" by the supervisor; investigate suspected instances of fraudulent activity conducted by either employees, contractors and/or vendors as necessary.

Prepare reports, conduct research, and develop case files for maintaining evidence in each case; develop final departmental administrative determinations; preserve evidence for future litigation.

May represent evidence before state governing bodies and/or provide testimony in a court of law in defense of the departmental administrative determinations.

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