Tax Field Auditor I – On-Site Audits & Compliance

Taxation & Finance, State; Town of Monroe (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance seeks an Auditor 1 (Tax) to conduct on-site field audits and examinations of taxpayers' books to ensure compliance with NY Tax Law. Based in Rochester, the role involves frequent travel, hearings, and computing skills, with entry at Trainee 1/2 or Auditor 1 depending on qualifications.

Candidates should have a degree with accounting/auditing/taxation credits, relevant experience, and a NY CPA license or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or 18 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation plus 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics.
• 1–2 years of qualifying accounting/auditing or field audit experience, depending on level.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently within and outside New York State.
• Proficiency with computer technology including laptops, PCs, software applications, and mainframe systems.
• CPA license in New York State (alternate qualification for Auditor 1 level).

Skills

Accounting/auditing exp

Travel readiness

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation OR 18 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation + 6 in finance

CPA license in NY (alternate for Auditor 1)

Tools

Mainframe systems

Job description

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance seeks an Auditor 1 (Tax) to conduct on-site field audits and examinations of taxpayers' books to ensure compliance with NY Tax Law. Based in Rochester, the role involves frequent travel, hearings, and computing skills, with entry at Trainee 1/2 or Auditor 1 depending on qualifications.

Candidates should have a degree with accounting/auditing/taxation credits, relevant experience, and a NY CPA license or equivalent qualification.