Tax Auditor I

Recruitment #110824-MABS01-551100

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Summary Statement

This is entry level tax auditing work determining compliance with tax laws, rules, and regulations for the State of Delaware.  Employees perform the full range of tax auditing work as described in the Essential Functions, completing routine and standardized assignments under close supervision. 

Essential Functions

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, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here. 

  • Audits tax filings, financial records, and supporting documentation to determine tax liability and ensure the accurate collection of taxes in compliance with tax laws, rules, and regulations.

  • Researches tax records and conducts interviews which may include field investigations, to obtain and clarify information.

  • Identifies errors, issues, and non-compliance and makes recommendations for corrective action based on audit findings.    

  • Provides technical guidance and consultation to ensure state tax laws are applied uniformly, deter tax evasion, promote voluntary compliance and educate taxpayers.

  • Explains audit findings which may include tax assessments, delinquencies, penalties and interest due; works with taxpayers and their representatives to take action to bring the account into compliance.

  • Completes continuing education to remain current on auditing standards, methods, techniques, and best practices.

  • Uses commercial and proprietary automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document and report on financial information.  

  • Prepares and submits audit summaries and reports that clearly and accurately document findings and supporting facts and recommend agency action. 

  • Participates in meetings, conference calls, or on-site visits.

  • Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.  

  • Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.

  • May review, process and ensure accuracy of returns, adjustments, refunds, corrections, or other tax account actions.

  • May prepare legal documents to enter judgment against delinquent taxpayers, secure legal authority from the court to garnish wages and arrange payment installment schedules.

Job Requirements

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

  1. Two years’ experience in processing accounting, auditing or payroll transactions following applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
OR

  1. 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. 
OR

  1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems or related field. 

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your 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. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Benefits

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

Selection Process

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

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. 


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