Tax Analyst

Jimmy Jazz; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Long term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Kenton County is seeking a skilled Tax Analyst in Covington to review taxpayer accounts, analyze returns, and support audit resources. The role focuses on data-driven identification of noncompliant cases and accurate documentation using advanced Excel and tax software.

The position requires a four-year degree in accounting or related fields and emphasizes confidentiality, organizational skills, and effective communication within the department.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, data analytics, public administration or related field.
• Experience in accounting, taxation, financial analysis, auditing or governmental finance preferred.
• Knowledge of business entities, office procedures and current technology.

Responsibilities

• Analyze taxpayer account information, tax returns, and payment records to identify cases needing review or audit.
• Utilize Excel and data tools to detect inconsistencies and anomalies in large datasets.
• Prepare documentation and workpapers with findings and referrals for auditors.

Skills

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Pattern detection

Confidentiality

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

SaaS exports

Text-delimited files

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business/economics/data analytics/public administration

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Base Pay $23.62 - $27.79 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time

Contact information

Description

Deadline to apply: September 23rd, 2026

Compensation will be set commensurate with credentials.

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK

This is a skilled position for a person that is highly detail oriented in the Business Services Department. An employee in this class is responsible for analyzing taxpayer account information, tax returns, payment records, withholding information, business activity, and other data generated by the county's tax software to identify accounts requiring additional review or audit and to validate accounts that appear to be accurately reported. The Tax Analyst uses advanced Excel and other data analysis tools and technology to review data for inconsistencies, anomalies, missed filings, underreporting indicators, unusual changes in filing patterns, and other conditions that may warrant further examination. The position works closely with auditors, and other departmental personnel to ensure that audit resources are directed toward accounts with the greatest potential for noncompliance while avoiding unnecessary examination of accounts that appear to be accurately reporting. Duties are performed under standard supervision.

Requirements

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of, or ability to obtain promptly, a motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must be bondable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift forty (40) pounds or more to a height of four (4) feet or more.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision.
• Hearing must be within normal acceptable range of 20-25 with or without a hearing aid.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Demonstrates proficiency in Excel, various data analysis tools, tax software and other technology to efficiently export, manipulate and analyze data from the tax system.
• Develops and utilizes electronic reports, queries, filters and other system capabilities to efficiently identify potentially noncompliant accounts and tax returns.
• Reviews tax returns, account histories, payment records, prior audit information, correspondence, and other available documentation to determine whether identified discrepancies have reasonable explanations.
• Prepare and maintain detailed workpapers documenting analytical procedures, findings, supporting information, conclusions, and referrals.
• Maintains confidentiality of all applicable information.
• Prioritize potential audit cases based on established departmental criteria, including the likelihood of noncompliance, quality and reliability of available information, taxpayer history and other relevant factors.
• Prepares correspondence to taxpayers regarding tax deficiencies. Assists in the maintenance of accurate and confidential records.
• Assist auditors and other tax staff by providing analytical findings, account histories, supporting documentation, and relevant research.
• Prepare reports to inform administration of trends observed.
• Assists in process of validating tax returns from Kenton County Payroll Import.
• Assists in printing and distribution of tax returns and notices. Sends requests for documentation and delinquency notices; maintains records on follow-up of accounts.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Utilize, acquire and retain knowledge of occupational tax ordinances, statutes and regulations for Kenton County and Cities.
• Ability to interpret tax returns and related financial information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify patterns, inconsistencies, and anomalies in large quantities of data.
• Gets along with others in the workplace and respects their rights as individuals.
• Ability to communicate verbally with individuals; ability to comprehend simple verbal orders and to perform the directed task.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and ability to apply them in workday situations.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including using formulas in Excel. Ability to convert and analyze SaaS exports and text delimited files.
• Possess and maintain good organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively on a daily basis with limited supervision.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of a four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, data analytics, public administration or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience involving accounting, taxation, financial analysis, auditing, governmental finance or a related field is preferred.
• Good knowledge of various types of business entities, office terminology and procedures and current technology and applications.

The above job description is intended to describe the general content of, and the requirements for, the performance of this job, including the essential functions. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive, all-inclusive statement of job duties, requirements, or responsibilities.

BENEFITS

A full-time employee is one who works more than thirty (30) hours per week on a regularly scheduled basis. Full-time employment with the County, enjoys an excellent health benefits plan (including hospitalization, dental, prescription, and optical plans), competitive wages, participation in the County Employees Retirement System (CERS), Life Insurance coverage, Long term Disability coverage, optional participation in state administered 401(k) program, and paid sick days, vacation and holidays.