TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Employment Development Department; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Development Department in California seeks three auditors at Field Tax Auditor or Associate Tax Auditor levels to perform payroll tax audits and related compliance work. Roles may be filled at different levels depending on recruitment needs, with hybrid telework and a Bakersfield/Kern County focus.

Auditors review payroll records, classify workers, and ensure accurate reporting while engaging with business owners and their representatives.

Responsibilities

• review employer records to reconcile payroll taxes and ensure proper classification of workers as employees or independent contractors
• prepare audit reports and discuss audit results with responsible parties

Skills

Tax auditing

Payroll tax

Auditing standards

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532346

Position #(s): 280-755-4336-029, 280-755-4336-026, 280-755-4336-028

Working Title: Field Tax Auditor / Associate Tax Auditor

Classification: TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Salary Range: $4,695.00 - $6,173.00 A (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.)

Salary Range B: $5,805.00 - $7,632.00 B

Shall Consider: ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR , EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Salary for Associate: $6,646.00 - $8,740.00

# of Positions: 3

Work Location: Kern County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE

Tax Auditors may be eligible for Recruitment Hiring Above Minimum (HAM) salary rate of $5,528 per month (Range A hires only).

FIELD TAX AUDITOR - EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Would you like to make an impact in public service? Are you looking for a career that combines work-life balance with fantastic benefits? Look no further!

The Tax Branch of the Employment Development Department (EDD) has an immediate opening to fill three (3), auditor vacancies in a dynamic audit team with the Field Audit and Compliance Division's, Fresno Area Audit Office's, Bakersfield Audit Crew.

The positions may be filled at the Tax Auditor level or Associate Tax Auditor level for recruitment purposes!

Come join one of the largest tax collection agencies in the nation! The EDD is responsible for conducting employment tax audits and investigations of businesses operating in California. The EDD also provides education to employers by conducting cost-free seminars and participating in outreach events.

As an EDD auditor, part of your daily activities will include conducting in person audits and working closely with business owners and their representatives. You will review employer records to reconcile payroll taxes, determine if workers are properly classified as employees or independent contractors, and ensure their payments are reported correctly. Auditors are also responsible for preparing audit reports and discussing the audit results with the business' responsible parties. As an auditor, you play a crucial role to ensure that all workers receive the benefit coverage they are entitled to under the law and promote fair business practices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to conduct payroll tax audits while contributing to the integrity of California's employment tax laws. Become a part of the Fresno Area Audit Office, if you are ready for a challenging career that will improve the lives of others.

For additional position details, please see the Tax Auditor and Associate Tax Auditor duty statements and minimum qualifications information linked below.

The position(s) are headquartered in Bakersfield, CA and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

Position located at 1800 30th Street, Suite 240, Bakersfield, CA, 93301.

Position exists in Kern County.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Duty Statement

Special Requirements

Cover Letter Details Below.

The Cover Letter Must Address The Following:
Describe how your experiences, skills and training/educational background have prepared and qualified you for this position as described in the job posting and position statement.

Examination/Assessment

If selected for hire, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Tax Auditor, EDD Bulletin

The Associate Tax Auditor is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only. The next administration of the Associate Tax Auditor exam is tentatively scheduled for May 2027.

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