ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR , EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Employment Development Department; California; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California seeks an Associate Tax Auditor (ATA) to join the Tax Branch, Field Audit and Compliance Division within the Joint Enforcement Strike Force-South. The role involves conducting complex field audits of businesses suspected of operating in the underground economy and enforcing California tax laws.

You will communicate findings to internal and external customers, represent the department at hearings, and may be headquartered in Anaheim, Santa

Qualifications

• Auditing and verification skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work with internal/external stakeholders
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead complex field audits/investigations of businesses suspected of operating in the underground economy.
• Uphold the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC) and tax regulations.
• Prepare and present audit findings to Area Audit Offices or Investigation Division; participate in hearings as needed.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534098

Position #(s): 280-704-4339-010

Working Title: Associate Tax Auditor

Classification: ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR , EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

$6,646.00 - $8,740.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

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

Job Description And Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

The State of California's Employment Development Department (EDD) has an exciting career opportunity for a candidate seeking a position as an Associate Tax Auditor (ATA) in the Tax Branch, Field Audit and Compliance Division in the Compliance Development Operations-Joint Enforcement Strike Force-South.

If you are interested in learning and applying California's employment tax laws while developing your skills in a vital and exciting position, this is a great opportunity for you!

The Associate Tax Auditor conducts and reviews the more complex field audits/investigations of businesses and organizations suspected of intentionally operating in the underground economy, for the purposes of upholding the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC) and California tax regulations and develops and forwards lead referrals to Area Audit Offices or Investigation Division for appropriate action.

Additional responsibilities include presenting and communicating information, both verbally and in writing, to internal and external customers, either individually or in a group setting and represents the Department at hearings.

The Joint Enforcement Strike Force (JESF) program is designed to identify the most egregious offenders in the Underground Economy for targeted enforcement action. The JESF auditor will conduct on-site inspections of non-compliant businesses. Partnership agencies include the Department of Consumer Affairs, Employment Development Department, and Department of Industrial Relations.

Please see the ATA duty statement for more information.

This position may be headquartered in Anaheim, Santa Fe Springs, Van Nuys, or San Bernardino, CA for recruitment purposes and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

Position(s) exist in Los Angeles County.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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