Tax Compliance Auditor I

State-of-Iow; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Flexible Working Environment

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Compliance Division seeks a Revenue Examiner 1 to join the Individual Tax team. This role supports customers, audits, and tax processing in service of Iowa taxpayers and licensees.

You will perform audits, review returns, and resolve inquiries, with emphasis on accuracy, integrity, and professional communication. Applicants must live in Iowa and will undergo background checks.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• Two years of college or work experience in tax/audit-adjacent areas.
• Experience in the state executive branch in tax, accounting, or auditing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with account information inquiries via phone, in person, and email regarding tax credits.
• Resolve sensitive situations with sound judgment and clear communication.
• Conduct complex tax audits through office investigations to verify tax credits.
• Review returns and determine refunds or amounts owed, with accuracy.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical skills

Active listening

Education

Associate degree

Two years of college/experience equivalent

State executive branch experience in tax/auditing

Job description

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Compliance Division seeks a Revenue Examiner 1 to join the Individual Tax team. This role supports customers, audits, and tax processing in service of Iowa taxpayers and licensees.

You will perform audits, review returns, and resolve inquiries, with emphasis on accuracy, integrity, and professional communication. Applicants must live in Iowa and will undergo background checks.