AD TAX AUDITOR 1 16327

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental

PERSI retirement

11 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Hybrid work schedule

Business casual

Job summary

The Idaho State Tax Commission is recruiting for a Tax Auditor 1 (Underfill for Tax Auditor 2) in Boise, Idaho. The role involves auditing financial records, researching tax issues, and communicating findings to taxpayers.

Training and career growth are emphasized, with a four 10-hour day schedule and potential promotion. The position includes a hybrid telecommuting option after training, and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Develop knowledge of state and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations as they apply to various taxes.
• Develop knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Be resourceful and research tax issues encountered in an audit.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with taxpayers and their representatives to verify the accuracy of tax returns.
• Research and analyze data for accuracy to ensure compliance with state tax laws and regulations.
• Prepare audit findings and summaries.
• Identify legal issues and apply appropriate statutes, rules, and legal precedents.
• Tax types may include: various tax types listed in the posting.
• Participate in team audits.
• Occasional overnight travel within the geographic area of the US may be required.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Tax law knowledge

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Posted 4 days ago | Apply before September 24, 2026

Description

Tax Auditor 1 (Underfill for Tax Auditor 2)

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 p.m. MDT on the posting end date.

Are you looking for an employer that offers work-life balance- including the flexibility to work a four 10-hour day schedule? Have you recently earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and want an organization that will train and support your career growth? Do you want a career instead of a job? The Tax Audit family has several opportunities for promotion.

The Idaho State Tax Commission is recruiting for a Tax Auditor 1 position (Underfill for Tax Auditor 2) in the Audit Division within the Tax Discovery Bureau in Boise, Idaho. (See tax types in the Responsibilities section below.)

Tax auditors interact with taxpayers and their representatives to verify the accuracy of tax returns and prepare reports of findings, conclusions, or recommendations. We pride ourselves on quality work, professionalism, and customer service.

What You Need for Success

• Develop knowledge of state and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations as they apply to various taxes.
• Develop a broad knowledge of the fundamental doctrines, theories, principles, and terminology of accountancy (GAAP).
• Develop knowledge to analyze and/or audit financial records and documents, accounting systems, financial statements, work papers, budgets, tax and payroll records and other related documents.
• Be resourceful and research tax issues encountered in an audit.
• Interpret and apply tax laws to individual and business situations.
• Discuss tax issues using various resources to support your decision.
• Apply and understand ethics and confidentiality laws.
• Effectively and professionally communicate both orally and in writing.

If you previously applied for the Tax Auditor 1 position and wish to be considered for this opening, you must reapply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used. All qualified individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with taxpayers and their representatives to verify the accuracy of tax returns through review of accounting systems, financial statements, work papers, tax and payroll records, and other related documents.
• Research and analyze data for accuracy to ensure compliance with state tax laws and regulations.
• Prepare audit findings and summaries.
• Identify legal issues and apply appropriate statutes, rules, and legal precedents.
• Tax types may include: Auditorium Districts; Beer Tax; Cigarette Tax; E911 Prepaid Wireless Fee; Individual Income Tax; Sales/Use Tax; Tobacco Tax; Travel & Convention Tax; Wine Tax.
• Participate in team audits.
• Occasional overnight travel within the geographic area of the US may be required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

• This is typically gained by having completed 12 credit hours of upper division courses (ACCT 300-499 level) toward a bachelor’s degree in accounting or having at least three (3) years of experience as an accountant or equivalent, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

*Upon successful completion of the requirements to become a Tax Auditor 2, the incumbent will complete the underfill and be reclassified to a Tax Auditor 2. This announcement may also be used to fill future Tax Auditor 1 openings.

Background Check: Includes a background questionnaire; FBI nationwide, fingerprint-based criminal history check; verification of tax compliance; and receipt of positive references.

Why Join Us?

• OUR VISION: Great people. Helping you. Serving Idaho.
• OUR MISSION: Benefit Idaho through courteous customer service, education, and fair tax administration.
• “I love the work-life balance at the Tax Commission because our managers and supervisors are awesome with flexibility.”
• “We work a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. This schedule has allowed me to do other things in my life.”
• “My favorite part about working for the Tax Commission is the people I get to work with. It’s become a family, and I’ve made lots of lifelong friends.”

What's in it for You?

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI defined-benefit retirement plan.
• Paid sick and vacation leave begin accruing your first day.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave (birth or adoption) up to 8 weeks.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Healthy work-life balance with flexible schedules and a hybrid telecommuting option (up to two days per week after training is completed and performance measures are met).
• Business casual dress code.
• Work alongside talented, highly motivated professionals.

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, please contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].