Tax Audit Supervisor: Compliance & Training Lead

State of Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement through PERS

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Job summary

State of Nevada in Reno seeks an Audit Supervisor to oversee at least four auditors in the Compliance Division, Audit Section. You will review audits for compliance, resolve appeals, and prepare cases for hearings.

The role includes inventory management, selecting audits, delivering public workshops, and evaluating staff performance. A relevant degree with auditing experience is required; public service knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional level auditing or accounting experience involving analyzing financial information and making recommendations based upon that analysis; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Auditor III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Research the past audit history of individuals, organizations or agencies and develop and/or perform audit steps as defined in an approved audit program.
• Review financial and/or tax accounts and records, examine narrative and flowchart documentation and interview personnel involved to determine compliance with a specific set of governing laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, agreements and contracts; investigate past activities and practices of the individual or organization by examining business records which may have to be obtained from a variety of sources.
• Conduct audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, generally accepted auditing standard, and/or standards for the professional practice of internal auditing as adopted by the work unit.
• Document all findings and prepare work papers and reports that summarize audit findings and recommendations regarding adequacy of controls, operational procedures and/or determination of financial adjustments/deficiencies; improve and modify controls and procedures in order to standardize systems and/or practices, to strengthen the integrity of the system and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Conduct entrance and exit interviews with individuals, organization representatives or agency division heads to explain the purpose and scope of the audit, to discuss findings, verify facts and answer questions regarding the audit.
• Monitor the progress of implementation and the ongoing adherence to procedures and policies established as a result of audit findings.
• Conduct special investigations and specific audits in areas determined to be “at risk” by the supervisor; investigate suspected instances of fraudulent activity conducted by either employees, contractors and/or vendors as necessary.
• Prepare reports, conduct research, and develop case files for maintaining evidence in each case; develop final departmental administrative determinations; preserve evidence for future litigation.
• May represent evidence before state governing bodies and/or provide testimony in a court of law in defense of the departmental administrative determinations.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years auditing/ accounting experience

High school diploma + 5 years professional auditing/ accounting experience

Auditor III in Nevada State service

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

State of Nevada in Reno seeks an Audit Supervisor to oversee at least four auditors in the Compliance Division, Audit Section. You will review audits for compliance, resolve appeals, and prepare cases for hearings.

The role includes inventory management, selecting audits, delivering public workshops, and evaluating staff performance. A relevant degree with auditing experience is required; public service knowledge is a plus.