Associate Tax Auditor - Lead

California Franchise Tax Board; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

California Franchise Tax Board is seeking an Associate Tax Auditor - Lead in Sacramento to perform complex audits, research, and analysis aimed at detecting noncompliance trends and shrinking the tax gap. Under supervision, you will develop methodologies, policies, and procedures for pursuing under-reporters and other tax gap segments, and contribute to continuous improvement of tax administration.

The role may involve coordinating with audit teams and acting in a lead capacity to guide junior

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Federal and State tax laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply law to facts of cases.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally.
• Ability to work independently and in a lead capacity.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work.
• Ability to direct multiple workloads.
• Demonstrated dependability and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex audits, research, and analysis to detect noncompliance trends and address the tax gap.
• Develop methodologies, policies, and procedures for pursuing under-reporters and other tax gap segments.
• Lead and coordinate with audit teams to improve tax administration.

Skills

Tax law knowledge

Written communication

Oral communication

Lead capacity

Planning & organizing

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

ETS

TI

BETS

CM

TPF

INC

RIA

LexisNexis

Excel

MAP Procedures

Job description

Job Description And Duties

http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

The Filing Compliance Bureau (FCB) is searching for a talented individual to join our team. Under the supervision of the Audit Team supervisor, you will be performing complex audits, research, and analysis to detect noncompliance trends and opportunities to address California's tax gap. The Associate Tax Auditor will also conduct projects to develop methodologies, policies, and procedures for pursuing under-reporters and other segments of the tax gap.

Additional positions may become available (eRPA 2627-00131).

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535073

Position #(s): 564-769-4361-XXX

Working Title: Associate Tax Auditor - Lead

Classification: ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

$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: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate's ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements".

• Strong working knowledge of Federal and State tax laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Interpret and apply law to the facts and circumstances of cases
• Ability to confidently and effectively communicate through written and oral communication
• Ability to work independently and in a lead capacity
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work
• Ability to plan, organize and direct work of multiple workloads
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities to maintain operational goals
• Excellent technical, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Experience in Enterprise Tax System (ETS), Taxpayer Information (TI), Business Entities Tax System (BETS), Case Management (CM), Taxpayer Folder (TPF), Integrated Nonfiler Compliance System (INC), Research Institute of America (RIA), Lexis Nexis, Excel, Word and MAP Procedures
• Demonstrated dependability and customer service skills

Contact Information

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

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

Human Resources Contact: [phone]

Hiring Unit Contact: Kent Dingley / FDHT

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.

EEO Contact

Reasonable Accommodation Unit

[phone]

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.

Final Filing Date: 10/27/2026