Tax Investigation Assistant - Data & Compliance Support

State of Hawaiʻi; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Transportation benefits

Job summary

State of Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation seeks a diligent investigator to support the Special Enforcement Section. Under supervision, you will assist with detecting violations of Title 14 Taxation, gather and organize information, and prepare reports to support tax investigations.

Responsibilities include assisting with office examinations of tax returns, verifying data accuracy, and contributing to enforcement goals. This is a non-civil service exempt position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant Hawaii tax laws, rules, procedures, tax rates, exemptions, deductions, extensions, credits, assessments, delinquent taxes, business licensing, tax office operations.
• High school diploma required; accounting degree preferred.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in tax, accounting, or investigations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with investigative activities to detect violations of tax laws and regulations.
• Support investigators by gathering and organizing information and preparing written reports or spreadsheets.
• Assist in conducting office examinations of tax returns to verify accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Oral communication

English proficiency

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma

Accounting degree (Bachelor’s or Associate)

Tools

Computers

Job description

State of Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation seeks a diligent investigator to support the Special Enforcement Section. Under supervision, you will assist with detecting violations of Title 14 Taxation, gather and organize information, and prepare reports to support tax investigations.

Responsibilities include assisting with office examinations of tax returns, verifying data accuracy, and contributing to enforcement goals. This is a non-civil service exempt position with benefits.