Tax Auditor ; Tax Auditor Entry Underfill

Position Title

Tax Auditor 1 (Tax Auditor Entry Underfill)

Department of Revenue

Employee

$4,954 - $7,592

Initial Posting Date: 07/02/2026
Final date to receive applications: 07/16/2026

The Department of Revenue is recruiting for a Tax Auditor 1 position in the Personal Tax & Compliance Division, Compliance Bend Unit. The role is headquartered in the Bend office and may offer in‑state hybrid work after training. Training will be onsite five days a week for up to twelve months. After training, the auditor will be required to work onsite two days a week or as business needs dictate.

A sample of job duties (not exhaustive):

• Develop pre‑audit analysis, identify issues, and schedule appointments. Use independent judgment to determine scope, techniques, audit plans, and sampling to test the accounting system.
• Conduct in‑person, virtual, telephonic, or correspondence audits to determine appropriate adjustments of tax, including business income and expenses reported on individual returns, by reviewing financial books, tracing receipts, and matching source documents.
• Evaluate internal controls for sufficiency to properly account for income and expenses; ensure accounting transactions conform to accepted principles and tax laws, rules, and regulations by reviewing treatment of issues or returns.
• Research, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, revenue rulings, and court decisions to recognize and resolve tax issues.
• Prepare audit work papers, reports, and make changes to taxpayer’s return in a computer system, documenting the scope, techniques, conclusions, and changes. Present findings to the taxpayer and/or representative.

Tax Auditor 1 ($4,954.00 – $7,592.00)

• Four years of experience in tax compliance, preparation, auditing, defense, accounting, law training, or developing tax forms or instructions; OR An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field will substitute for up to three years of experience.

Tax Auditor Entry ($4,312.00 - $5,988.00)

• Three years of experience in tax compliance, preparation, auditing, defense, accounting, law training, or developing tax forms or instructions; OR A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Outstanding customer service.
• Ability to follow procedures closely.
• Promotes a healthy team environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated integrity, ethics, and accountability.

The State of Oregon offers a competitive health and benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, pension and retirement programs, paid holidays, and personal business leave as well as paid and accrued vacation and sick leave. Optional benefits include basic life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

1. Click the "Apply" link and complete the online application by the closing date and time.
2. Clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications and desired skills in the work experience and education section.
3. Supplemental questions can be completed through Workday.
4. Attach a current resume (Workday job history may substitute).
5. Be aware that Workday will time out after 20 minutes of inactivity; use the "save for later" function if needed.
6. After submitting, complete any additional required tasks and update your email.
7. Veterans or Oregon National Guard service members seeking preference will be required to submit supporting documents via Workday before the closing date.
8. Veterans and qualified candidates will receive preference as applicable.

• This is a SEIU‑represented position.
• Salary listed is the non‑PERS qualifying range; PERS qualification adds 6.95%.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not considered.
• Applicants with criminal history must pass a background check; circumstances may be reviewed under recruitment.
• Applicants will be required to comply with Oregon income tax filing requirements.
• Alternate format application requests—contact Human Resources at (503) 945‑8547.

The Oregon Department of Revenue strives to create an inclusive environment, welcoming and valuing diversity. We are an equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action employer committed to workforce diversity. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every desired attribute.