Revenue Auditor II

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

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Revenue Auditor II (Senior) to perform complex revenue audits and examinations to ensure accurate reporting and payments of local taxes, fees, and revenues. This role requires independent work, strong accounting knowledge, and the ability to provide guidance to junior auditors.

Responsibilities include reviewing tax returns, conducting audits across multiple tax types, and preparing comprehensive audit reports with actionable recommendations to improve internal

Qualifications

• 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
• Master's degree (MBA) or professional designation preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal financial and/or system audits focusing on revenue to ensure correct billing and payments.
• Review tax returns and financial documents to validate revenues for local taxes.
• Conduct audits of Occupation, Alcohol, Nonprofit and Excise taxes per City Ordinance.
• Prepare audit reports communicating findings and recommendations to auditees and management.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Audit & accounting

Oral & written comms

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Finance or related field

MBA (Preferred)

Tools

Gentax Software

Accounting software

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:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• 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:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Working knowledge of audit, finance, and accounting
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP)
• Knowledge of city and state policies and regulations to resolve variety of tax issues
• Proficiency in the Gentax Software (Fast Enterprises)
• Skill in use of computer and other accounting software and databases
• Knowledge of financial records, including but not limited to, federal and state tax returns, financial and bank statements
• Ability to identify discrepancies and other forms of activity that would generate audit exceptions
• Ability to perform audit engagements
• Proficiency in both oral and written communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft 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's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Finance
• Proficiency in the Gentax Software (Fast Enterprises)
• Minimum of 2-years of Municipal local government experience
• Professional designation in auditing, accounting and/or government finance.
• Hands-on experience with public-sector ERP platforms and data visualization software