Arizona Department of Revenue · 1 month ago
Transaction Privilege Tax Auditor 3
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelArizona Department of Revenue is seeking a Transaction Privilege Tax Auditor 3 to perform audits and refund reviews for various taxing jurisdictions. The role involves determining tax liabilities, conducting field audits, and ensuring taxpayer compliance through education and research.
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Responsibilities
Conducts simple to average complex audit and refund reviews involving the accurate calculation and application of tax laws, rules and regulations, policies, and procedures of the department in a consistent manner to all taxpayers:
Accurate and timely examinations of audits based on information requested through correspondence with taxpayers and/or changes in calculations resulting from information provided regarding the audit
Inspects and examines returns, makes determinations, and recommends return of audits
Elicits clarifying information, accepts evidence, evaluates both testimony in a written decision, and prepares case files if/as necessary
Fully documents audits to support the departments position and maintain the audit file in an orderly manner
Prepares work papers, audit reports, and weekly reports
Researches complicated issues and resolves taxpayer appeals timely, fairly, accurately and consistently
Explains audit adjustments and conclusions to taxpayers and/or representatives
Discusses audit adjustments and positions with taxpayers and/or representatives
Educates taxpayers in tax law, rules and regulations and ensures taxpayer compliance through the audit process
Conducts in-person, in- and out-of-state field audits, as assigned
Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities
Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following: - Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated
Completes all required training in a timely manner
Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate
May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested
Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor
Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Responsible for performing audits and refund reviews for all taxing jurisdictions subject to transaction privilege and use tax
Review various state/city/town tax issues from simple to average complexity
Determine tax liabilities involving transaction privilege, excise, and use taxes
Prepare working papers and recommendations for the final audit memorandum
Conduct occasional field audits, which may require in and out of state travel, up to two weeks in duration
Conduct simple to average complex audit and refund reviews involving the accurate calculation and application of tax laws, rules and regulations, policies, and procedures of the department in a consistent manner to all taxpayers
Accurate and timely examinations of audits based on information requested through correspondence with taxpayers and/or changes in calculations resulting from information provided regarding the audit
Inspect and examine returns, make determinations, and recommend return of audits
Elicit clarifying information, accept evidence, evaluate both testimony in a written decision, and prepare case files if/as necessary
Fully document audits to support the department's position and maintain the audit file in an orderly manner
Prepare work papers, audit reports, and weekly reports
Research complicated issues and resolve taxpayer appeals timely, fairly, accurately and consistently
Explain audit adjustments and conclusions to taxpayers and/or representatives
Discuss audit adjustments and positions with taxpayers and/or representatives
Educate taxpayers in tax law, rules and regulations and ensure taxpayer compliance through the audit process
Conduct in-person, in- and out-of-state field audits, as assigned
Remain current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities
Actively contribute to team and individual effectiveness through attending staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated
Complete all required training in a timely manner
Participate in assigned work teams as appropriate
Complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested
Prepare for and actively participate in 1:1 coaching with supervisor
Maximize work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provide recommendations for process improvement, and engage in continuous improvement efforts as assigned
Company
Arizona Department of Revenue
Arizona Department of Revenue is a government agency that offers electronic filing for taxes, administers tax laws and corporate payments.
Founded in 1974
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Caitlyn Pittman, MSOL and SHRM-CP
Lead Talent Partner
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