REVENUE TAX AUDITOR 2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Remote Sellers Commission seeks a Compliance Revenue Tax Specialist in Baton Rouge to review amended returns, process refunds, and support disclosures ensuring accurate remote tax compliance. The role emphasizes audit skills, tax knowledge, and clear communication with taxpayers.

Responsibilities include auditing taxpayers, preparing reports, and advising on accounting improvements while working in a specialized, multi‑jurisdictional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax accounting or tax auditing is required.
• Substitution rules allow credit for college hours toward experience.
• CPA license or Louisiana legal license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Audit records to determine correct sales tax liability and distribution across jurisdictions.
• Review compliance with state and local tax laws and prepare supporting workpapers.
• Communicate findings to taxpayers and provide guidance on improvements.
• Prepare reports and determine taxes due or refunds.

Skills

Analytical skills

Tax law knowledge

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Compliance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Experience in tax accounting/auditing

CPA or Louisiana bar eligibility (preferred)

Job description

Mission Statement

The mission of the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers is to administer and collect state and local sales and use taxes for remote transactions with fairness, accuracy, and integrity. Established under Act 274 of the 2017 Regular Legislative Session, we are committed to promoting uniformity and simplicity in taxpayer compliance while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct. We serve Louisiana’s taxpayers and local jurisdictions by providing clear guidance, consistent processes, and strong leadership in all aspects of remote seller tax administration.

Overview

The Compliance Revenue Tax Specialist reviews amended returns, processes refunds, resolves delinquencies, and supports voluntary disclosure cases to ensure accurate tax compliance for remote sellers.

Key Competencies

Analytical review skills, knowledge of state and local tax laws, accuracy in calculating penalties and interest, strong communication with taxpayers, and ability to manage compliance issues.

What Makes It Unique

This role operates in a specialized and growing area of remote seller tax administration, offering meaningful impact in a modern, multi‑jurisdictional compliance environment.

• Four 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 plus one year of experience in tax accounting or tax auditing; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus one year of experience in tax accounting or tax auditing; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus one year of experience in tax accounting or tax auditing; 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.

This position is responsible for conducting audits to determine the correct amount and distribution of sales taxes, collected and/or due for state and local taxing jurisdictions in Louisiana. This position will have the following duties:

Job Duties

Auditing Taxpayers 95%

• Reviews records and operations of national and international businesses to determine sales tax liability and the correct distribution of sales tax due for all taxing jurisdictions (state and local) in Louisiana. These records could include, but are not limited to, computer-driven reports, invoices, credit memos, shipping receipts, exemption certificates, websites, third-party records, bank statements, and state and federal income tax returns.
• Reviews records to determine compliance with state and/or local laws, ordinances, and rules.
• Uses data processing information systems, software and other automated tools to assist in performing audits.
• Documents discrepancies and prepares work papers to support findings, including tables, schedules, exhibits, confidential comments, and correspondence with taxpayers.
• Writes reports to summarize findings and collect taxes or issue refunds.
• Communicates with business entities to explain laws, procedures, taxpayer obligations, discuss findings, and provide advice on accounting improvements.
• May interview witnesses to obtain, clarify, and confirm evidence regarding possible tax evasion.
• Uses effective sampling techniques during audits, as warranted.
• If necessary, support findings to attorneys and/or testify in court.

5% Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Audit and Compliance Manager and/or the Executive Director.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

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

Office located at 7722 Office Park Blvd, Baton Rouge

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Renee Ellender Roberie

Louisiana Remote Sellers Commission

225-342-2156

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