[Hiring] Individual Income Tax Auditor 3 @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

Conducts highly-complex audits, that are medium to large in scale, of individual and federal corporate income tax, withholding tax, and/or emerging tax audits. These responsibilities are completed using acceptable audit methods and procedures to ensure taxpayers are in compliance with Arizona tax law, rulings, case law. This role is also responsible for collecting and analyzing data, planning and organizing audit procedures, and examining and reviewing financial records to prepare detailed reports of audit findings.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of individual income, corporate income, fiduciary and withholding tax policy and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state tax laws, statutes, and codes
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS)
• Minimum two (2) years’ related experience as an Auditor, or equivalent experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or closely related field
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/LEAN

Requirements

• Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state tax laws to audit reviews
• Ability to convey tax related terminology and information in layman's terms
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to conduct field audit work and/or participate in hearings
• Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance