Revenue Tax Auditor 1, 2 or 3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Revenue is hiring a Revenue Tax Auditor for field audits across Severance, Excise and Miscellaneous Tax. You will examine financial statements and tax filings, prepare comprehensive audit reports, and travel to metropolitan areas to verify liabilities.

The role offers advancement to Revenue Tax Auditor 1–3 with SER starting rates and a probationary or detail appointment path. Location is Baton Rouge with security clearances as required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in tax accounting or tax auditing, OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus 24 semester hours in accounting, OR
• A bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in accounting or a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business/related fields, OR
• An advanced degree in accounting/finance/related fields or JD, OR
• CPA license or Louisiana license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Performs audits on various types of business and corporations.
• Independently examines financial statements, tax reports and operations to determine Louisiana tax liability.
• Travels to out-of-state metropolitan areas to audit complex taxpayer statements and records.
• Prepares audit reports with schedules and work papers explaining results.

Skills

Tax accounting experience

Tax auditing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in accounting

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Advanced degree or JD in accounting/finance/ Economics

CPA license

Louisiana law license or CPA license

Job description

At the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state’s tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana.

Revenue Tax Auditor – Field Audit Severance, Excise & Miscellaneous Tax

Eligibility / Qualifications

• Three years of experience in tax accounting or tax auditing; OR
• Six years of full‑time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty‑four semester hours in accounting; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR
• An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics, or a Juris Doctorate; OR
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a current Louisiana license to practice law.

Experience Substitution

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full‑time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Performs audits on various types of business and corporations
• Independently conducts examinations of financial statements, accounting records, tax reports and operational processes of a variety of large complex and diverse national and international corporations domiciled within and without Louisiana to determine its correct Louisiana tax liability.
• Travels to -out-of-state metropolitan areas to conduct examinations of the most complex taxpayer's financial statements, accounting records, tax reports, and operational processes to determine the taxpayer's correct tax liability.
• Prepares audit reports including schedules, exhibits, comments and supporting work papers to explain the audit results.

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational Appointment, Job Appointment, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Revenue Tax Auditor 1, 2 or 3.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Special Entrance Rates

Special Entrance Rates (SER) have been established for each level. See below:

• The Revenue Tax Auditor 1 (AS-614) has a starting rate of: $21.33/hourly; $1706.40 biweekly.
• The Revenue Tax Auditor 2 (AS-615) has a starting rate of: $22.82/hourly; $1825.60 biweekly.
• The Revenue Tax Auditor 3 (AS-617) has a starting rate of: $25.21/hourly; $2016.80 biweekly.

This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.

A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.

LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties. Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.

Contact Information

Jennifer Duncan

Louisiana Department of Revenue

Human Resources Division

P.O. Box 66378

Baton Rouge, LA 70896

[e-mail]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.