New York State Department of Taxation and Finance · 3 days ago
Auditor 1 (Tax) / Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax) / Auditor Trainee 2 (Tax) (NY HELPS)
Hauppauge, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $85K/yr
0+ years expThe New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is seeking an Auditor 1 (Tax) to perform on-site field audits and examinations of taxpayers' records. The role involves determining compliance with New York State Tax Law and requires effective communication and travel for audits.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conduct audits and examinations of taxpayers’ books and records to determine compliance with the various articles of the NYS Tax Law
Develop and maintain working knowledge of tax law as well as Department and Audit Division procedures and policies, including the Code of Conduct, Ethics practices and security and confidentiality rules
Communicate effectively with supervisors, taxpayers and/or their representatives both orally and in writing
Learn and maintain skills in computer technology. This includes the use of laptop computers, PCs, various software applications, and mainframe applications
Travel frequently, both locally and overnight. Must be able to travel within and outside New York State and travel to locations not accessible by public transportation
Must be able to travel with computer equipment and case materials to various field audit sites, training classes, BCMS conferences, etc
Represent the Audit Division and advocate disputed cases at BCMS conferences and Small Claims Hearings. May participate at hearings as a witness for the Department to assist attorneys from the Department’s Office of Counsel in the resolution of disputed cases
Participate in audit selection process
Meet the Department's time and attendance rules
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree including 24 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation
Bachelor's degree including 18 credit hours in accounting/auditing/taxation AND 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND 1 year of experience
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND a Masters, including 15 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND 2 years of experience
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND CPA license in NYS
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND a Masters, including 15 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation AND 1 year of experience
Experience must be gained in any one or combination of the following: As an accountant/auditor with responsibility for the full range of professional activities involved in the review, analysis, and management of accounting systems, resulting in the rendering of opinions or recommendations on financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Activities restricted to bookkeeping or preparing tax returns are not considered qualifying
As an internal accountant/auditor with responsibility for conducting a full range of financial accounting/auditing activities for an entity. Activities limited to such duties as maintaining and/or auditing payroll records, accounts receivable or accounts payable are not considered qualifying
As an accountant with ongoing responsibility for the design, implementation, and review of accounting systems
As a professional staff member of a private accounting practice with broad experience in maintaining accounting books and records, completing financial statements, and preparing business and personal tax returns
As field auditor with a federal, state, or municipal agency, with the responsibility for performing comprehensive field audits to determine the compliance of individuals or businesses with the taxing jurisdictions laws, rules, and regulations
As an accountant/auditor principally engaged in the analysis and/or interpretation of tax law
Having a valid NYS license may be a condition of employment in this title, based on geographic location
Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws
Employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check)
Benefits
Location pay
Valid NYS license may be a condition of employment
Company
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Our mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while acting with integrity and fairness in the administration of the tax laws of New York State.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lauren Grasso
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Valerie DeBerry
Chief Human Resources Officer
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