Tax & Revenue Audit Technician

Cityofcharleston; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

PERS retirement program

457 deferred compensation

Job summary

The City of Charleston is seeking an auditor to perform audits of City Business & Occupation Tax, Hotel Occupancy Tax, Utility Excise Tax, Amusement Tax, and City Service Fee returns.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED and at least three months of auditing or accounting experience, plus a valid West Virginia Driver's License. The role may involve extended hours as needed to meet departmental goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 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 and examines data such as gross revenue and federal tax information.
• Reviews and analyzes tax and fee payer financial records including bank statements, ledgers and invoices.
• Determines compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Performs audits on Business & Occupation Tax, City Service Fee and other revenue sources.
• Assists taxpayers with questions regarding city tax, fees and licensing requirements.
• Conducts exit interviews to review audit findings.
• Identifies underreporting or non-reporting taxpayers.
• Collects revenue due to the City of Charleston from audits.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Communications

Initiative

Judgment

Customer Service

Professional Development

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Driver's License

Job description

The City of Charleston is seeking an auditor to perform audits of City Business & Occupation Tax, Hotel Occupancy Tax, Utility Excise Tax, Amusement Tax, and City Service Fee returns.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED and at least three months of auditing or accounting experience, plus a valid West Virginia Driver's License. The role may involve extended hours as needed to meet departmental goals.