Tax Auditor, Board Of Equalization

Position: TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Job Description and Duties

Position(s) will be located within the following in-state California field offices Cerritos, Diamond Bar, Glendale, Santa Ana, Riverside, San Diego or Ventura.

Join Our Team as a Tax Auditor!

Are you looking for a position that offers excellent opportunities for personal growth and career advancement? Do you consider yourself an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional with strong communication and analytical skills? Are you passionate about making life better for Californians by ensuring fair and efficient revenue collection to support essential public services? If so, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) wants you on our team!

Why Choose CDTFA?

* Fulfilling careers with meaningful work.

* Reliable income and stable benefits.

* Work-life balance with telework options.

* Paid holidays and generous leave.

* Career advancement opportunities.

As a Tax Auditor you will:

* Step into an entry-level professional position designed to help you build a rewarding career.

* Apply critical thinking and business acumen to manage audits effectively and efficiently.

* Attend training classes and work with a mentor to develop audit plans.

* Perform audits and strengthen your technical skills.

* Meet with taxpayers and their representatives to:

o Answer tax-related inquiries.

o Explain audit findings and reports.

* Receive support from supervisors, trainers, and team members as you learn all facets of the position.

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HIRING PROCESS:
Before the Final Filing Date, applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process as early as April 8th.

Candidates must complete the required college-level courses by the time of application to be considered eligible. Required courses for this position are listed under the

Minimum Qualifications section in this link

Effective December 30, 2025, Tax Auditors may be eligible for Recruitment Hiring Above Minimum (HAM) salary rate of $5,528 per month (Range A only).

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California's Personal Leave Program.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

This is the link to the exam bulletin for the TAX AUDITOR

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

Working Conditions

* Position may be located in a high-rise building.

* Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, among others).

* Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.

* Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.

* Must be able to move/transport materials weighing up to thirty (30) pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

* This position is designated as a mobile worker position and will require an incumbent to spend the majority of their time (fifty percent or more) working at various locations other than their home or office in a single day (CMAP 1014).

* Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-508031

Position #(s):

-011

Working Title:

Southern California Field Tax Auditor

Classification:

TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

$4,695.00 - $6,173.00 A

$5,805.00 - $7,632.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate…