Tax Auditor: Utility & Local Taxes Expert

Avenu Holdings Llc; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Neumo is seeking a Tax Auditor (Utility User Tax) in California to conduct tax and regulatory reviews for clients. The role focuses on utility users tax and may include sales/use tax, franchise fees, and related assessments.

Responsibilities include examining taxpayer records, researching tax laws, preparing audit documentation, and communicating findings to taxpayers with professional, customer-focused service. This is a full-time CA, US position based in an office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 2-3 years related professional experience
• State and local tax knowledge or experience is preferred
• A CPA or CIA certification is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Performs examination of taxpayer records for compliance under direction of supervisor and management
• Continually increase understanding of tax laws
• Research for exam leads and scheduling appointments
• Prepares for exams by reviewing tax returns, prior audit reports and other available data preliminary to the audit
• Meet with taxpayers to discuss exam procedures, answers questions, and obtain necessary information and records
• Examines and verifies business and financial records
• Prepares papers supporting all adjustments, computes assessments
• Reviews and discusses findings with taxpayer and/or representative to illustrate how tax laws and rulings apply to taxpayer's specific operations and support exam results
• Answers taxpayer inquiries; may participate in hearings of disputed cases; performs related duties as required
• Conduct closing conferences with taxpayers and/or taxpayers' representatives; explaining applicable law and facts supporting changes in tax liabilities and attempts to secure agreement to findings in reports
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work as required to complete the tasks
• Travel as required

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Tax knowledge

Auditing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or CIA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Neumo is seeking a Tax Auditor (Utility User Tax) in California to conduct tax and regulatory reviews for clients. The role focuses on utility users tax and may include sales/use tax, franchise fees, and related assessments.

Responsibilities include examining taxpayer records, researching tax laws, preparing audit documentation, and communicating findings to taxpayers with professional, customer-focused service. This is a full-time CA, US position based in an office environment.