Associate Tax Auditor , Development Department

Associate Tax Auditor, Employment Development Department

$6,646.00 - $8,740.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/16/2026

The State of California's Employment Development Department (EDD) has an exciting career opportunity for a candidate seeking a position as an Associate Tax Auditor (ATA) in the Tax Branch, Field Audit and Compliance Division in the Compliance Development Operations-Joint Enforcement Strike Force-South. If you are interested in learning and applying California's employment tax laws while developing your skills in a vital and exciting position, this is a great opportunity for you!

The Associate Tax Auditor conducts and reviews the more complex field audits/investigations of businesses and organizations suspected of intentionally operating in the underground economy, for the purposes of upholding the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC) and California tax regulations and develops and forwards lead referrals to Area Audit Offices or Investigation Division for appropriate action.

Additional responsibilities include presenting and communicating information, both verbally and in writing, to internal and external customers, either individually or in a group setting and represents the Department  Joint Enforcement Strike Force (JESF) program is designed to identify the most egregious offenders in the Underground Economy for targeted enforcement action. The JESF auditor will conduct on-site inspections of non-compliant businesses. Partnership agencies include the Department of Consumer Affairs, Employment Development Department, and Department of Industrial Relations.

This position may be headquartered in Sacramento, Santa Fe Springs, Van Nuys, or San Bernardino, CA for recruitment purposes and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

Position(s) exist in Los Angeles County.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Travel is required for this position, and may include overnight and/or out of state; work out of the office and/or in an outstation setting which requires a higher level of independence and self-motivation.

• ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Work Week:
Monday - Friday

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks.

Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

• Ability to secure and analyze information, evidence, and facts to render sound status determinations
• Represent the EDD before the Administrative Law Judge for tax hearings
• Knowledge of Tax Branch policies, audit procedures, and the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interview employers, representatives, and workers in challenging situations
• Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in sensitive interactions
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and work independently
• Ability to collaborate and network with staff from other governmental agencies
• Must be willing to travel outside the assigned territory and work irregular hours as required
• Working knowledge of the Accounting & Compliance Enterprise System (ACES)

The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction…