Tax Auditor I

This position will review & summarize taxpayer filings & conduct audits of individuals and businesses to determine the accuracy of tax filings and ensure compliance with applicable laws. This may involve adjusting income, deductions, or credits on tax accounts or moving returns & payments. The position will issue correspondence to taxpayers, compile spreadsheets & audit notes, draft Notices of Proposed Assessment, prepare audit reports & conclusion summaries, assist DOR staff members with technical questions, and may be called upon to process personal income tax returns during tax season. This limited-term position will supplement Revenue (DOR) staffing throughout a significant IT project.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Tax Auditor I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems or related field.

            OR

1. Six months experience in compiling, analyzing and interpreting financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
2. Six months experience in accounting using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
3. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
4. Six months experience in writing reports in a structured format containing an introduction, presenting the thesis, purpose or proposal with supporting evidence, explanation, facts, and analysis or examples with a conclusion or recommendations.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Applicant must complete satisfactory criminal background check, reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state tax laws, and any other required condition of employment.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

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.