ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

CDTFA in California is seeking an Associate Tax Auditor to review and adjust complex sales tax returns, allocation schedules, field audit reports, and taxpayer accounts.

Under supervision, you may train lower-level staff, approve reallocations, and contribute to local and district tax guidance; partial telework may be available with required office days. This is a government role with career development and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing and analyzing complex sales tax returns.
• Ability to analyze allocation schedules and field audit reports.
• Experience training or guiding junior staff in tax procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and adjust complex sales tax returns and taxpayer accounts.
• Communicate findings with staff and taxpayers to resolve issues timely.
• Train lower-level staff, review reallocations and reallocations approvals.
• Evaluate tax distributions and contribute to procedural bulletins.

Job description

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration

JC-532586 - Associate Tax Auditor

ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

$6,646.00 - $8,740.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/5/2026

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. To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to NewOpportunities video

Under the general direction of the Supervising Tax Auditor (STA) II, the Associate Tax Auditor (ATA) reviews, analyzes and/or adjusts the more difficult and complex sales tax returns, allocation schedules, field audit reports, and taxpayer accounts in accordance with the local and district tax allocation guidelines. Communicates effectively with staff, taxpayers, and others to resolve assignments accurately and timely. The Associate Tax Auditor (ATA) also trains lower-level staff, reviews and approves Tax Auditor and Tax Technician reallocations and/or redistributions, and evaluates tax distributions that should be investigated, prepares procedural bulletins, and serves as a staff resource regarding local and district tax issues.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Position may be located in a high-rise building.
• Partial telework may be available.
• Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, among others).
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

• 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 www.dhs.gov/e-verify
• Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.

Eligibility for Promotional Exams

In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications for the ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, competition is limited to individuals who meet at least one of the following promotional examination criteria:

• Have a permanent civil service appointment with CDTFA, or
• Are current or former employees of the legislature for 2 or more years as defined in Government Code 18990, or
• Are current or former non‑elected exempt employees of the executive branch for 2 or more consecutive years as defined in Govt. Code 18992, or
• Are persons retired from the United States military honorably discharged from active duty with a service disability or honorably discharged from active duty as defined in Government Code 18991. Applicants must provide a copy of discharge papers (DD 214) for verification purposes at the time of application.

Under certain circumstances other employees may be allowed to compete under provisions of Rules 234, 235 and 235.2. California Code of Regulations Rules 233, 234, 235.2 and 237 contain provisions regarding civil service status and eligibility for promotional examinations. If you are unsure of your eligibility for promotional examinations, please contact [e-mail] .

CDTFA appreciates and proudly celebrates diversity with an emphasis of an inclusive atmosphere in all levels of the organization. CDTFA is a participant in The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Capitol Cohort to advance racial equality and advance opportunities for all in California. Employees of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, gender orientations and personal experiences are welcomed to contribute to the success of CDTFA.

The CDTFA was presented with the Large State Employer of the Year Award for 2018 from The Association of California State Employees with Disabilities (ACSED); showcasing CDTFA’s support of employment, promotion, and fair treatment of persons with disabilities.

CDTFA values its staff and is 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.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.