Tax Compliance Auditor

City Of Charleston; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Charleston is seeking a detail-oriented auditor to perform audits of City Business & Occupation Tax, Hotel Occupancy Tax, Utility Excise Tax, Amusement Tax and City Service Fee returns. The role requires working hours as determined by the Department Head, typically 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with possible evenings or weekends.

Educational requirement is a High School diploma or GED with at least three months of auditing or accounting experience; a valid West Virginia

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three months of auditing or accounting experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of West Virginia Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Gathers audit information from tax and fee payers; analyzes data.
• Reviews financial records such as bank statements, ledgers, and invoices.
• Determines whether revenues were reported and paid per laws.
• Performs City business & Occupation tax, service fee, and other revenue audits.
• Assists taxpayers with questions about tax and licensing requirements.
• Conducts exit interviews to review audit findings.
• Collects the revenue due from completed audits.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Audit & accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Three months auditing or accounting experience

Job description

City Of Charleston is seeking a detail-oriented auditor to perform audits of City Business & Occupation Tax, Hotel Occupancy Tax, Utility Excise Tax, Amusement Tax and City Service Fee returns. The role requires working hours as determined by the Department Head, typically 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with possible evenings or weekends.

Educational requirement is a High School diploma or GED with at least three months of auditing or accounting experience; a valid West Virginia