The
fundamental reason this classification exists is to examine the more complex audit
cases. The Senior Revenue Auditor
performs professional audits of accounting books and records of business firms
to enforce compliance with revenue laws and rules, and determines tax liability
resulting from the audits. The work of
the Auditor requires considerable tact in meeting the public and involves the
interpretation of laws and regulations relating to the administration and
enforcement of tax provisions. They must exercise independent judgment and
initiative in conducting complex field audits of various industries. They
interact with the public, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals, as
well as, fellow auditors, revenue staff, and management. Work methods are
established in accordance with tax laws and division requirements. Auditors
employed by the Montgomery County Commission predominantly conduct audits for
all county taxes levied or authorized by Montgomery County. Auditors employed
by the City of Montgomery
audit for city sales and business taxes and city business licenses. At times,
auditors may participate in coordinated or joint audits with auditors working
with other taxing jurisdictions. The
difference in the Senior Revenue Auditor and the Revenue Auditor is that the
Senior position will be assigned the most complex cases. Additionally, the Senior Auditor will train
new auditors and assist out in the field with moderately complex cases assigned
to the Revenue Auditor. The Senior
Revenue Auditor reports to the Assistant Revenue Manager (county).
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field and two years of revenue auditing experience. Must have earned the designation of Certified Revenue Examiner (CRE) and must maintain this certification.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties require travel within the City and/or County and periodic trips outside of the City/County and State of Alabama. At times, work in difficult environments and/or adversarial situations. Field audits may be conducted in a wide variety of work environments ranging from a standard work office to outdoor work sites.