Tax Auditor Marijuana Tax Auditor

Summary

This position will review business licensing and retail marijuana sales tax filings and conduct audits of entities to determine tax filing accuracy and compliance with applicable laws. This will involve adjusting receipts data based on findings from seed-to-sale data reported by the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner as well as moving payments and adjusting returns for business tax filings as needed.

This position will issue correspondence, compile spreadsheets, and audit notes, draft Notices of Proposed Assessment, prepare audit reports and conclusion summaries, and assist Division of Revenue staff with technical questions.

• Performs audits of taxpayers accounting records such as invoices, sales journals, general ledgers, bank statements, and inventory entries to determine compliance with tax laws, rules, and regulations; assesses liabilities and explains assessments to taxpayers.
• Conducts interviews/field investigations, attends meetings or works at the taxpayer's location to gather pertinent information, records and/or documentation.
• Conducts research of corporate, business and personal income tax, licensing and withholding tax records, motor fuel receipts and/or sales and usage tax records to determine whether a field audit is necessary.
• Estimates tax liability from taxpayer records or other available information.
• Evaluates financial information and may arrange installment schedules for payment or prepares legal documents to enter judgement against delinquent taxpayers or secures legal authority from the court to garnish wages.
• Interprets laws and regulations relating to the administration and enforcement of tax provisions.
• Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the analysis of taxpayer records.
• Compiles spreadsheets and audit notes; prepares audit reports and conclusion summaries.
• Utilizes personal computer software to perform audit and analysis.

• Two years’ experience in processing accounting, auditing or payroll transactions following applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• One year of experience in auditing, examining, preparing, analyzing or reconciling financial accounts and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems or related field.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system. Applicants must complete satisfactory criminal background check, reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state tax laws, and any other required condition of employment.

Health and Well Being

• Health Benefits, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

Just In Case

• Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance

Your Future

• Retirement Benefits, Deferred Compensation

Professional Growth

• Training and Development Programs

Work Life Balance

• Paid Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Alternative Work Schedules

More Benefits

• Flexible Spending, Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.