Remote Tax Auditing Associate (Entry Level)

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee, Revenue Department, seeks an entry-level Tax Auditor trainee in Nashville. Under supervision you will learn professional auditing work with routine difficulty and begin developing tax knowledge and procedures.

This full-time role offers a structured training path, benefits of working remotely up to 80% with one day in the office, and opportunities to advance to higher audit classifications after completing the training period and meeting performance expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; substitution with equivalent accounting/auditing experience up to four years.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance.
• Education and Experience evaluated 100% for Preferred Service positions.

Responsibilities

• Learn to develop critical thinking and problem-solving techniques in audit work.
• Learn to plan and prioritize work, schedule appointments, and meet deadlines.
• Learn to collect and evaluate tax information to determine compliance and liability.
• Pursue knowledge in new tax areas through departmental training and coaching.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to taxpayers, including oral and written explanations.
• Respond to inquiries about tax liability and tax law for internal and external customers.
• Identify potential audit issues and non-compliance.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Time Management

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

The State of Tennessee, Revenue Department, seeks an entry-level Tax Auditor trainee in Nashville. Under supervision you will learn professional auditing work with routine difficulty and begin developing tax knowledge and procedures.

This full-time role offers a structured training path, benefits of working remotely up to 80% with one day in the office, and opportunities to advance to higher audit classifications after completing the training period and meeting performance expectations.