Audit Manager (Remote)

Avenu Holdings LLC

6d•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for supervising the policies, procedures and daily activities of the team assigned to them as well as functioning as the lead auditor during field audits. The audit manager also conducts tax and regulatory reviews on behalf of governmental entities and performs various review functions to detect, correct, and document taxpayer taxes, audit adjustments, assessments, and reports. Focus areas included but are not limited to; sales & use tax, franchise fees, business licenses, hotel/motel taxes, utility user taxes, and various other state and local taxes or assessments. Assists audit managers and directors with supervisory duties including training employees, assigning work, and checking work for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred
CPA, CMI, CTE, CRE, or CIA preferred
5-12 years of related experience (audit or tax experience required)
Familiarity with Utility User Tax preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with taxpayers and clients regarding taxability, current court decisions, and ordinance application.
Experience explaining complex legal or tax concepts to non-technical audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Experience in public sector tax administration, public accounting, or tax advisory services preferred.
Familiarity with administrative hearings, appeals, or dispute resolution.
Advanced knowledge of state and local tax laws, regulations, statutes, and procedures required
Strong professional background including advanced knowledge and experience with corporate accounting, direct and indirect transactional taxes, and other business accounting functions with the ability to analyze tax sensitive general ledger accounts
Intermediate/advanced tax research skills
Sound knowledge of accounting principles and strong analytical skills
Self-starter, with the ability to organize, plan and direct
Professional, customer service oriented, tactful, dependable, and flexible
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels of the Company
Strong working knowledge of Accounting Systems and Microsoft office
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, flexibility, and dependability

Responsibilities

Supervises, trains, and mentors’ staff and assesses performance through evaluations and formal periodic reviews and informal feedback. Act as advisor and subject matter expert during field audits
Performs examination of taxpayer records for compliance. Examines and verifies business and financial records
Prepares for audits by reviewing tax returns, prior audit reports, governing laws and regulations, and other available data prior to the audit
Meets with taxpayers to discuss audit procedures, answer questions, and obtain necessary information and records
Prepares reports supporting all tax adjustments, computes assessments, refunds, penalties, and interest, etc.
Demonstrates compliance with all company policies and/or regulations
Prepares & reviews statistical and narrative reports explaining and supporting audit results
Answers taxpayer inquiries; may participate in hearings of disputed cases; performs related duties as required
Responsible for providing daily supervision of auditors assigned to their team.
Provides assistance, training, mentoring, and guidance to staff auditors as required
Reviews fieldwork, work papers, audit files, assessments and reports provided by staff auditors, prior to submission for final review by the audit manager
All other duties as assigned
Work as required to complete the tasks
Travel as required