Auditor

California Franchise Tax Board; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

California Franchise Tax Board seeks an Auditor to learn and perform field audits of books and records under supervision, supporting statements filed under the Political Reform Act. You will contact filers, determine compliance, and prepare formal audit reports for completed cases.

You will access information from the Secretary of State, create schedules, select samples, and travel statewide for field work. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with general accounting or auditing (reconciliations, month-end closing, journals).
• Experience in financial services or related fields is a plus.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally to individuals or groups.
• Ability to analyze documents and data, draw conclusions and report findings.
• Maintain confidentiality for sensitive cases.
• Experience handling electronic data and information.
• Knowledge of political process and filing requirements for campaigns.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply audit mandates.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform field audits of books, statements, and records under supervision.
• Prepare audit reports and IFLAC work papers to support findings.
• Schedule field work, travel, and collect and review source documents.
• Communicate with filers or representatives to determine compliance with the act.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Auditing

Communication skills

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Electronic data handling

Congressional/Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Under the close supervision of the Administrator I, Political Reform Audit Section, incumbent will learn all phases of the political reform audit work and conduct the least-to moderately difficult field audits of books, statements, and records supporting the statements and reports of lobbyists and their firms or employers filed under the Political Reform Act of 1974. Incumbent will contact and correspond with filers and/or their representatives, determine compliance with the provisions of the Political Reform Act and related regulations and prepare audit reports for all completed cases.

The incumbent will electronically access the Secretary of State for information information, downloads, and copies of filed reports and statements, prepare and populate schedule templates as well as creating schedules for facts unique to the case. The incumbent will determine sample selections for examination, schedule field appointments for travel throughout the state, including overnight travel up to 5 business days, and conduct the field audit work. The incumbent will review electronic source documents and paper copies physically maintained. The incumbent will analyze and develop facts and evidence to form a technically sound conclusion supported by law, regulation, advice and source documents prepare an Information, Facts, Law, Analysis and Conclusion (IFLAC) work papers to support determinations made and submit timely written reports using departmental standards released to the public for findings determined to be material.

Job Description And Duties

The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Under the close supervision of the Administrator I, Political Reform Audit Section, incumbent will learn all phases of the political reform audit work and conduct the least-to moderately difficult field audits of books, statements, and records supporting the statements and reports of lobbyists and their firms or employers filed under the Political Reform Act of 1974. Incumbent will contact and correspond with filers and/or their representatives, determine compliance with the provisions of the Political Reform Act and related regulations and prepare audit reports for all completed cases.

The incumbent will electronically access the Secretary of State for information information, downloads, and copies of filed reports and statements, prepare and populate schedule templates as well as creating schedules for facts unique to the case. The incumbent will determine sample selections for examination, schedule field appointments for travel throughout the state, including overnight travel up to 5 business days, and conduct the field audit work. The incumbent will review electronic source documents and paper copies physically maintained. The incumbent will analyze and develop facts and evidence to form a technically sound conclusion supported by law, regulation, advice and source documents prepare an Information, Facts, Law, Analysis and Conclusion (IFLAC) work papers to support determinations made and submit timely written reports using departmental standards released to the public for findings determined to be material.

Additional positions may become available (RPA 2627-00393+2627-00394)

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530361

Position #(s): 564-141-4361-XXX

Working Title: Auditor

Classification: ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

Pay Range: $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.

Shall Consider: TAX AUDITOR, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

Pay Range (A): $4,695.00 - $6,173.00

Pay Range (B): $5,805.00 - $7,632.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with general accounting or auditing (reconciliations, month-end closing, journal entries, maintenance of account funds, etc.)
• Experience within the financial services (loan officer, banking, mortgages, etc.
• Experience communicationing both verbal and in writing to an individual or group
• Experience analyzing documents and data, draw sound conclusions, take effective action, and/or create a written report
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for cases with inherent sensitivity
• Experience with receiving and using data and information in an electronic format
• Knowledge of the California political process and the filing requirements for candidates and committees
• Experience analyzing and interpreting legislations, laws, and regulations such as Political Reform Act and Regulations, etc
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply audit authority and mandates using available resources
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Great customer service/client relations and interpersonal skills
• Ability to accept and utilize constructive feedback
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationshipsAbility to demonstrate good judgment and dependability
• Ability to remain flexible and open in response to changing priorities and workloads to meet critical deadlines
• Strong work ethic, motivated and enthusiastic
• Proficiency using MS Office ( Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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:

Classification & Hiring Unit

[phone]

Hiring Unit Contact:

Candice Melendez

[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]

[e-mail]

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: 9/8/2026