Revenue Auditor II

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Atlanta Careers is seeking an experienced Revenue Auditor II (Senior) in Atlanta to conduct complex revenue audits, validate occupation, alcohol, nonprofit and excise taxes, and prepare detailed audit reports. You will work with limited supervision to identify discrepancies, ensure compliance with local ordinances, and mentor junior staff.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in accounting or related field with 4+ years in tax or internal auditing, and are proficient in Gentax Software and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of audit, finance and accounting principles.
• Experience with GAAP and tax auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal financial and system audits focused on revenue to ensure taxes are calculated and paid accurately.
• Review tax returns and financial documents to validate reported revenues for local taxes.
• Audit Occupation, Alcohol, Nonprofit and Excise taxes as per City Ordinance.
• Develop written audit reports and communicate findings with auditees and management.
• Test documents and records for transaction accuracy.
• Assist and guide fellow revenue auditors.
• Report discrepancies and ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures.
• Prepare audit plans and understand issues to be evaluated.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
• Maintain professional knowledge and perform under supervision.

Skills

Audit knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Local tax policies

Gentax software

Accounting software

Financial records

Discrepancy detection

Audit engagements

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business

4+ years' experience in tax/internal auditing

Tools

Gentax Software (Fast Enterprises)

Job description

Posting Expires:9/26/2026

Salary Range: $68,156.41- $90,988.81

General Description and Classification Standards:

Performs complex and specialized revenue compliance audits and examinations to determine whether businesses, taxpayers, customers, and other entities have accurately reported, calculated, and paid revenues, taxes, fees, and other amounts due to the municipality. Reviews financial records, tax returns, business records, contracts, account histories, and electronic data to identify underreporting, discrepancies, noncompliance, and potential revenue leakage.

This is an experienced, professional-level position responsible for independently conducting moderately complex to highly complex revenue audits with limited supervision. The position applies advanced knowledge of accounting, auditing, taxation, municipal ordinances, revenue regulations, internal controls, and financial systems to evaluate compliance and determine amounts owed to the City.

The Revenue Auditor II (Senior) may be assigned to complex, high-dollar, multi-year, high-risk, or technically sensitive audit engagements and serves as a technical resource to Revenue Auditor I and other revenue compliance personnel. The position exercises considerable judgment in planning and executing audit engagements, interpreting financial information and applicable laws and ordinances, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate corrective actions.

Supervision Received:

This position reports directly to the Revenue Audit Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal financial and/or system audits and risk assessments focused on revenue to ensure that billing and revenue from business taxes and excise taxes have been accurately computed and paid
• Review tax returns and other financial documents to validate reported revenues for occupation tax and other local tax purposes
• Conduct audits related to Occupation, Alcohol, Nonprofit, and Excise taxes in compliance with City Ordinance
• Develop written audit reports to communicate audit findings with auditees, management, and regulatory compliance agencies, if applicable and make recommendations as appropriate
• Test documents, financial and computer system records for transaction accuracy
• Perform Revenue compliance work related to Customer Tax Audits to ensure accurate reporting of Customer Gross Receipts
• Assist with providing guidance and assistance to fellow revenue auditors
• Report discrepancies and ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
• Prepare audit plans and understand the specific issues to be evaluated
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements
• Sustain internal control systems by updating and recommending new policies and procedures
• Support internal customers not limited to management and city attorneys
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge
• Perform work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior level professional
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Workingknowledge of audit, finance, and accounting
• Knowledgeofgenerallyacceptedaccountingprocedures(GAAP)
• Knowledgeofcityandstatepoliciesandregulationstoresolvevarietyoftaxissues
• Proficiencyinthe Gentax Software (Fast Enterprises)
• Skillinuseofcomputerandotheraccountingsoftwareanddatabases
• Knowledgeof financialrecords,including but not limited to,federal andstate tax returns,financialandbank statements
• Abilitytoidentifydiscrepanciesandotherformsofactivitythatwouldgenerateauditexceptions
• Ability to perform audit engagements
• Proficiencyin both oral and writtencommunication
• ProficiencyinMicrosoft Office Suite

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration,Business Management, Finance or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, experience, and training.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in Tax Auditing, Internal Auditing, Accounting or Compliance

Preferred Requirements

• Master’sdegreeinBusiness Administration (MBA) or Finance
• Proficiency in the Gentax Software (Fast Enterprises)
• Minimum of 2-years of Municipal local governmentexperience
• Professional designation in auditing,accountingand/or government finance.
• Hands-on experience with public-sector ERP platforms and data visualization software