NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Income Tax Auditor
City Hall, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$49K/yr - $53K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Saginaw is seeking an Income Tax Auditor to audit income tax returns for businesses and individuals to ensure compliance with City income tax provisions. The role involves identifying delinquent accounts and taking necessary actions, as well as assisting the public with inquiries related to the City of Saginaw Income Tax Code.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Audit City income tax returns of businesses and persons subject to City income tax to determine taxable income and income tax liabilities on salaries and wages subject to income tax withholding provisions
Prepare and send audit letters to address discrepancies or request additional information
Determine underpayments and assesses penalties and interest and apply refunds to delinquent tax balances from prior years
Process withholding registrations, maintain employer accounts, and follow up on delinquent withholdings. Audits year-end reconciliations to ensure businesses withhold and remit correct tax amounts
Conduct audits of partnership and business returns to verify compliance with City ordinance and individual filing requirements
Assist the public and business representatives by explaining and interpreting the City of Saginaw Income Tax Code
Establish and monitor payment agreements, including promissory notes, to ensure compliance with repayment terms
Prepare proposed tax assessments for non-filers using available data from the State of Michigan and historical payment records
File claims for delinquent income tax with bankruptcy court and update account statuses accordingly
Prepare Renaissance Zones certificates for qualifying applicants
Prepare case files and represent the department in small claims court in the Administrator’s absence
Draft and update City Income Tax forms, instructions, worksheets, to improve clarity and compliance
Safeguard income tax records and confidential data by maintaining secure filing, scanning, and data storage practices
Ensure timely processing of refunds, accurate estimates, and prompt correspondence with taxpayers
Crosscheck multiple information sources to verify taxpayer compliance with City tax ordinances
Recommends improvements to tax and office procedures to enhance efficiency and service quality
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent experience totaling at least four (4) years of professional experience in income tax preparation, auditing, or accounting may be considered for the associate's degree requirement
Ability to operate a computer and utilize related department specific software
Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness
Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing
Ability to apply general rules, laws, and ordinances to specific situations to identify problems, evaluate evidence, and reach logical conclusions
Ability to accurately calculate and interpret mathematical computations
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, identify tasks that need attention, prioritize workload effectively
Knowledge of municipal tax codes and ordinances affecting the payment and collection of income taxes for the City of Saginaw
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care with low bi-weekly employee premium contributions (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
Dental Insurance and Vision Plan; 100% employer-paid premium
MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan: 2 plans in one - Defined benefit plan with the investment choice of a defined contribution plan.
Healthcare Savings Plan: Savings Plan to help you prepare for the costs of health care after you leave employment.
City-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment.
13 Paid Holidays
PTO (Paid Time Off) days based on length of service; accrual can be up to 22 days during the first year of employment.
City-paid short and Long-Term Disability Benefits
Deferred Compensation Program: Voluntary 457 and Roth IRA
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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