Tax Auditor I - III Los Angeles Audit Office

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in California is seeking Tax Auditors to perform entry-level audits and progress through increasing responsibilities. You will prepare for audits, review records, conduct examinations, and present findings while ensuring compliance with Texas tax law and agency procedures.

Ideal candidates bring relevant accounting education and show ability to work within deadlines, handle audit plans, and assist in hearings as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in accounting, or finance MBA with 12+ accounting hours, or any field with 24 accounting hours.
• One year as Tax Auditor II with the Comptroller or one year as Tax Auditor III with Comptroller is required for higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for audit engagement on entry-level tax audits.
• Establishes audit period; reviews current audit file and prior findings per division policy.
• Follows procedures to conduct audits on entry-level tax audits.
• Conducts entrance conference to identify records and review taxpayer's accounting system.
• Determines scope of audit and develops audit plan including testing of internal controls.
• Inspects and analyzes taxpayer books to ensure compliance with tax laws and documents exceptions.
• Prepares and presents audit reports conforming to agency policy.
• Verifies data entries and prepares clear audit schedules with tax projections.
• Meets training requirements and prioritizes assignments for efficient audits.
• Supports assignments through redetermination and hearings as needed.

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting

Finance Bachelor's or MBA with 12+ accounting hours

Bachelor's or master's degree in any field with 24 accounting hours

Job description

Agency Information

Serve Texas with private-sector urgency and public-sector purpose. Every dollar the State of Texas collects, holds, or spends runs through the Comptroller's Office. We are the state's chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer, and purchasing manager. We write the checks and keep the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government, and we serve virtually every Texan while doing it. Texans trust us with their money. We earn that trust every day by safeguarding taxpayer dollars, cutting waste, and finding better, faster, more efficient ways to get the job done. This is not a place to coast. The work is demanding, the pace is fast, and the standards are high. We want people who take ownership, question the status quo, and think creatively seeing beyond the obvious to solve the problems facing Texans. We measure ourselves by results. If you're driven by the idea that government can work better, and willing to work hard to prove it, you'll fit in here. What you'll get in return: real responsibility, meaningful work, and the chance to build your career alongside sharp, mission-focused professionals. We invest in people who invest in the job, with on-the-job training, professional development, and room to grow as fast as your performance allows. Public service is a calling. If you're ready to make every taxpayer dollar count, we want to hear from you.

About The Division

The Audit Division employs Tax Auditors nationwide. Tax Compliance is the Audit Division's primary focus. We strive to increase tax reporting accuracy and to promote greater voluntary compliance for the state of Texas.

Qualifications - External

Minimum Qualifications

Tax Auditor I

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting; a finance bachelor's or master's degree in business administration with at least 12 hours in accounting courses; or a bachelor's or master's degree in any other field with a total of 24 semester hours of accounting.

Tax Auditor II

One (1) year as a Tax Auditor II with the Comptroller of Public Accounts. The Applicant left the agency in good standing within the past three years.

Tax Auditor III

One (1) year as a Tax Auditor III with Comptroller of Public Accounts. Applicant left the agency in good standing within the past three years.

Los Angeles: $6,191.25 - $7,491.25

• Tax Auditor I - $6,191.25
• Tax Auditor II - $6,810.42
• Tax Auditor III - $7,491.25

Salary and the entry level position will be commensurate based on knowledge of Texas tax law and tax compliance auditing experience on a case-by-case basis.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Proof of Automobile Insurance
• 36 months of Driving Record

In This Role You Will

• Prepares for audit engagement on entry-level tax audits.
• Establishes audit period; reviews current audit file and prior audit findings as required by division policy. Reviews pertinent law, rules, and legal aspects, and other available information as necessary.
• Follows established procedures to conduct audits on entry-level tax audits.
• Conducts entrance conference to identify availability of records and to review and understand taxpayer's accounting system. Determines scope of audit and develops audit plan, which includes but is not limited to, testing of internal controls, and performing appropriate reconciliations. Inspects and analyzes taxpayer's books and records to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, documents exceptions, and keeps taxpayer informed of findings. If necessary, implements deviations from audit plans and documents deviations to perform audits more efficiently. Conducts exit conference to discuss findings and explain taxpayer rights.
• Prepares and presents audit reports that conform to prescribed agency policy on entry-level tax audits.
• Verifies the accuracy of data entries and reports. Prepares clear audit schedules with tax projections. Properly prepares timely and detailed audit plan documentation and assembles audit package.
• Meets training requirements.
• Prioritizes, plans, and organizes assignments in a manner which optimizes efficiency on entry-level tax audits.
• Plans available time to efficiently complete assigned tasks. Is dependable, sets and meets deadlines and produces high-quality work. Prepares for workload review meetings. Prioritizes assignments according to age and assignment type. Is receptive to constructive feedback and adjusts work behavior based on feedback. Is responsive to inquiries and assignments in a timely manner, regardless of the requestor's status.
• Supports assignments through the redetermination process and hearings including testifying as needed. Performs administrative tasks per office and division policy and other duties as assigned.

Important Notes To The Candidate

• Salary is contingent upon qualifications. CPA employees in the same job classification, if selected, will be laterally transferred with no increase in salary. (An example might be an Accounts Examiner III in Revenue Administration who moves to an Accounts Examiner III in the Enforcement division).
• If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
• Applicants may be asked to participate in a skills demonstration during the interview process. An interview score of 75% of the total points is considered a passing score and will allow Audit Management to select top candidates for the hiring process. A criminal background check and verification of employment will be conducted.
• Candidates that applied and were interviewed within the past twelve (12) months, will not be re-interviewed. Your previous interview scores are still valid.

MILITARY PREFERENCE

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

The Comptroller's Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.