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NEOGOV · 6 days ago

Canton Tax Auditor/Collector II

Canton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22.59/hr - $28.16/hr

NEOGOV is seeking a Tax Auditor/Collector II for the City of Canton. This role involves handling sensitive tax documents, assisting taxpayers with inquiries, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides answers on the phone, in person, and in writing, for taxpayer inquiries regarding the municipal tax code, filings, balances, refunds, estimates, withholdings, delinquencies, and audits

Answers questions and assists taxpayers with eFile and ePay electronic transactions. Assists taxpayers in preparing city tax returns reporting taxable income, and estimated tax. Verifies and updates account information using computer software. Sets up new accounts. Receives and processes payments and lock box remittances. Forwards documents and payments to Cashier’s Office for receipting and balancing with bank and bookkeeping. Establishes contractual terms of payment, if taxpayer is deemed unable to pay tax obligation in full

Pre-audits tax returns. Ensures that all source documentation is attached to returns: W-2, 1099, Schedule C, Schedule E, 1065K-1, etc. Sends written requests for source materials and schedules as needed. Checks tax returns and accompanying documents for mathematical accuracy. Notifies taxpayer or tax preparer of corrections and amendments, in writing

Collects unpaid tax balances. Negotiates acceptable terms of payment based upon the amount of tax due, the taxpayer's current financial circumstance, departmental policy, and legal statutes of limitation. Follows up with phone calls, collection letters, and administrative subpoenas as necessary. Skip traces delinquent taxpayers who move, but leave no forwarding address. Prepares documentation for legal proceedings against uncollectible accounts and broken 'Payment Agreements'

Obtains tax returns from non-filers and delinquent filers. Identifies and investigates non-filers and delinquent filers through all available sources including, but not limited to, questionnaires, U.S. Postal Service records, the income tax master file, City tax hard copy records, the State of Ohio income tax master file, rental applications, code violations, building permits, vendors licenses, community and economic development programs, anonymous tips notices from other tax departments, and employer W-3 reconciliations. Skip traces delinquent filers with phone calls, delinquency notices, and administrative subpoenas as necessary. Prepares documentation for legal proceedings against severely delinquent accounts

Audits all tax returns in assigned account group. Reviews filings and accompanying schedules for compliance with local and federal regulations. Periodically examines the books, papers, records, federal income tax returns, etc. of employers, taxpayers, or persons subject to the tax, for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of returns made or, if no return was made, to ascertain the tax due. Verifies wages, deductions, and withholding information on W-2's, with employee's payroll supervisors, employers' withholding accounts, and other tax departments as necessary. Examines the deductions on all net profits schedules, applying the 'ordinary and necessary' standard: requests detail statements, receipts, or other proof for questionable deductions. Issues subpoenas compelling the production of records, and conducts personal interviews and examinations as needed. Investigates and documents taxpayers' age, employment, residency status, and other such factors directly affecting reportable income and the tax or refund due. Amends returns as necessary and notify taxpayer of any adjustments in writing. Processes appropriate paperwork for amendments, NOLs, refunds, etc

Calculates and assesses fines, penalties, and interest due

Researches and prepares accounts to be considered by the Income Tax Board of Review. Prepares status reports of delinquencies, payment agreements, bankruptcies, prosecutions, and uncollectible accounts. Performs other related duties as required by the Income Tax Director or City Treasurer

Qualification

AccountingTax PreparationAuditingMunicipal Tax CodeMathematical AptitudeOhio Revised CodeInternal Revenue CodeProfessional IntegrityInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Graduated from an accredited college or university with a major or concentration in Accounting/Finance area

Associates degree required

Must be a U.S. citizen or have a permanent resident card

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be extremely trustworthy

Must be reliable, responsible, organized, and thorough

Must have excellent interpersonal skills

Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with both public and private sector tax professionals

Must display good judgment and professional integrity

Must function efficiently under pressure and highly stressful situations

Must follow complex oral and written instructions

Mathematical aptitude and accuracy required

Needs basic knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures

Must understand and apply Municipal Tax Code

Must understand and apply and be thoroughly familiar with Internal Revenue Code and Ohio Revised Code provisions related to municipal tax regulations and procedures