OSBP Tax Auditor; Tax Auditor

OSBP Tax Auditor (Tax Auditor
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Oregon counts on us! Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide us as we serve Oregon taxpayers whose tax dollars support the critical infrastructure of Oregonians' daily lives.

Department of Revenue is recruiting for an OSBP Tax Auditor (Tax Auditor
1) position. We are looking for a talented, detail-oriented individual to join our Business Division in the Oregon Special Business Programs Section Audit Unit. This position may be headquartered in our Salem office or any of our field office locations across the state; however, the successful candidates may be eligible for in-state hybrid work. Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely.

In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within the state of Oregon. Current Revenue employees who live outside of Oregon may apply and will be considered.

Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

• Examining commercial activity, receipts, or income, and expense items or deductions, testing records such as single-entity business accounting statements, entry journals, accountant worksheets, and financial documents used in the preparation of a tax return.
• Preparing concise and understandable work papers and reports of varied information obtained using a personal computer (word processing / spread sheet / data base software).
• May act as an individual auditor or as a supporting auditor on joint audits where more than one auditor works together to perform the audit. As the supporting auditor, works with a senior auditor who provides direction and control over the audit and reviews the work performed.
• Conduct interviews of business owners and/or representatives to fully develop and document the audit.
• Obtain delinquent returns from non-filing businesses or develop an estimate of taxable activity, receipts, or income of businesses not in compliance using sources of information including delinquent returns, governmental and other public information, and/or statistical analysis.

Four years of work experience in tax compliance, tax preparation, tax auditing, audit defense, professional accounting, providing law training, or developing tax forms or instructions; OR

An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field will substitute for up to three years of experience.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Be self-motivated and self-disciplined and keep track of deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently displaying a high degree of integrity.
• Good time management skills and proven ability to follow through and bring audits or projects to a timely, satisfactory completion.
• Proven ability to exhibit sound judgment and decision making when there are variables (i.e. interpreting laws/regulations).
• Proven communication skills; including writing reports and face-to-face interactions.

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, pension and retirement programs, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave, and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

Criminal Records Check - Employment in any position with the Department of Revenue for all current and prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment.

To work for the Department of Revenue you must comply with all income tax laws. This means that the department will check to see if you have filed Oregon income tax returns and made arrangements to pay any outstanding liabilities before offering you a position.

The Oregon Department of Revenue strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The Oregon Department of Revenue is an equal opportunity; affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.

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