ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Associate Tax Auditor to join their team in California. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by conducting complex audits for large businesses, ensuring compliance, and addressing tax liabilities. As a mobile worker, you will engage directly with taxpayers, explain findings, and prepare detailed reports. The agency values employee development and offers training programs to support career growth. If you're looking to contribute positively to your community and thrive in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting complex tax audits for large businesses.
• Strong communication skills for explaining audit findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits for larger retailers and manufacturers.
• Prepare audit reports and correspond with taxpayers.

Skills

Tax Auditing

Fraud Investigation

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Personal Computer

Office Equipment

Job description

All applicants will be considered; however, SROA / Surplus candidates will be given priority.

Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

Position is located in the Oakland Office.

Under general direction of the Supervising Tax Auditor (STA) II, the Associate Tax Auditor (ATA) independently conducts the more difficult and complex audits generally consisting of larger retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and other business enterprises reporting substantial tax liability and reporting errors involving significant additional taxes. Independently conducts fraud / tax evasion audits and may testify in court to liabilities determined. The ATA serves as lead over Tax Auditor level staff. The ATA makes audit appointments; meets with taxpayers and their representatives; explains the audit findings; prepares appropriate audit reports and written correspondence to taxpayers.

Travel may be required up to 50% of the time, which may include overnight.

This position is designated as “mobile worker” per California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Telework Policy and Guidelines.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

Working Conditions

• Position is located in a high-rise building.
• Standard office environment.
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and / or telephone.
• Must be able to move / transport materials weighing up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Special Requirements

• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to the E-Verify website.
• Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.