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Employment Development Department · 2 weeks ago

TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Shasta County, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$5,805/mo - $7,632/mo

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments in California, providing services to connect job seekers and employers. The Tax Auditor position involves conducting payroll tax audits and investigations, working closely with business owners to ensure compliance with employment tax laws.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Receive on-the-job and formal training

Conduct in person payroll tax audits and investigations for California-based companies

Learn, follow, and apply the provisions of the California Unemployment Insurance Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 22, California Labor Code, and California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board decisions

Interact with business owners and/or their representatives to understand their business operation and internal controls

Interview workers and contractors to discuss their working relationship and determine proper classification

Gather relevant information to determine the correct classification of workers and wages

Examine financial records to reconcile reported taxes with employer payroll reports

Prepare detailed audit reports to support the audit findings and recommendations

Explain audit findings to business owners and/or their representatives

Attend meetings and participate in Branch and Division-sponsored trainings

Qualification

Payroll tax auditsCalifornia Unemployment Insurance CodeFinancial record examinationAudit report preparationBusiness interactionAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Applicants must take the on-line, Tax Auditor, EDD exam to be eligible for this position

Be sure to review the education and experience requirements listed under the 'Minimum Qualifications' link

The position(s) are headquartered in Redding, CA and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy

California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute

Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed

Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov

Please only submit ONE application

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered

Final Filing Date: 1/10/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available)

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)

The Following Items Are Required To Be Submitted With Your Application

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position

A Cover Letter is required and must be included

The Cover Letter Must Address The Following: Describe how your experiences, skills and training/educational background have prepared and qualified you for this position as described in the full job posting including the desirable qualifications section, and duty statement

College Transcripts (required) and Diploma (if applicable)