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City of Canton, Ohio · 1 week ago

Canton Tax Auditor/Collector II

Canton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$25.38/hr - $28.16/hr

The City of Canton, Ohio is seeking a Tax Auditor/Collector II for its Income Tax Division. This role involves managing sensitive tax documents, assisting taxpayers with inquiries, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Government Administration

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

Accounting/Finance degreeTax preparation experienceAuditing skillsMathematical aptitudeTax codesProfessional integrityInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsWork under pressure

Required

Applicants must apply at governmentjobs.com

Applicants MUST submit a valid photo ID and college transcripts (unofficial transcripts will be accepted) along with their application

All applicants must be U.S. citizens or have a permanent resident card

Applicants must be a High School graduate or possess a G.E.D

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

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

Associates degree required

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