Tax Auditor I — Field Compliance (Hybrid)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue is hiring a Tax Auditor I to conduct field audits of businesses, focusing on various transaction taxes, and to verify compliance with sales/use, meals, and room occupancy tax statutes. The role requires documenting findings and coordinating with taxpayers and legal representatives to finalize audits.

Eligible candidates may participate in a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in accounting, auditing, or tax examination.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Incumbents may be required to have a valid driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field audits of businesses, primarily located in the Western Region, with exposure to transaction taxes.
• Verifies compliance with sales/use, room occupancy, meals, and withholding tax statutes to ensure correct tax due is reported.
• Documents proposed changes through schedules, reconciliations, and reports.
• Confers with taxpayers or their representatives to discuss findings and completes audits and case files professionally and timely.

Skills

Auditing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue is hiring a Tax Auditor I to conduct field audits of businesses, focusing on various transaction taxes, and to verify compliance with sales/use, meals, and room occupancy tax statutes. The role requires documenting findings and coordinating with taxpayers and legal representatives to finalize audits.

Eligible candidates may participate in a hybrid work schedule.