Audit Supervisor

State of Nevada•Reno, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Taxation is searching to fill the position of Audit Supervisor in Reno. The Audit Supervisor position directly supervises at least four (4) sales and use tax auditors for our Compliance Division, Audit Section. Job responsibilities include reviewing all completed audits for compliance with the appropriate laws, rulings and policies, audit procedures and format; serves as the first level of review in resolving appealed determinations and represent cases before the hearing officer as required; determines audit inventory and selects accounts to be audited; develop and deliver public training workshops; and performance evaluations, work performance standards, training and discipline. Auditors conduct audits on financial and/or tax accounts, records, activities, operations and/or internal controls of individuals, business organizations, state agencies or other government jurisdictions subject to State taxation or regulation to ensure compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations and legal requirements and/or proper safeguarding of agency funds.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional level auditing or accounting experience involving analyzing financial information and making recommendations based upon that analysis.
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of professional experience as described above.
One year of experience as an Auditor III in Nevada State service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Detailed knowledge of Federal and State rules, regulations, guidelines and statutes governing a particular tax or program of responsibility to effectively determine organizations' compliance.
Working knowledge of administrative law procedures for an administrative hearing, as well as the collection and presentation of evidence at administrative hearings.
Working knowledge of audit methodology to review and approve audit reports of others.
General knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance evaluations, work performance standards, scheduling, work assignment and review, training and discipline.
Ability to evaluate complex information against a set of standards.
Ability to identify professional development needs of others and coach and mentor subordinate staff.
Ability to use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, relationships, or facts associated with information to draw logical conclusions.
Ability to review and/or edit documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established laws, regulations and policies.
Ability to organize audits by type and size to maintain a high level of productivity.
Ability to apply accounting principles and concepts to audit problems.
Skill in written English sufficient to review, edit, and enhance formal determination letters regarding non-compliance with applicable regulations and laws.
Skill in motivating others to effective action.
Skill in organizing the activities of others and delegating work to effectively accomplish goals and objectives.
Skill in determining correct mathematical methods or formulas to solve problems.
Skill in providing consultation and/or expert advice or testimony.
All knowledge, skills and abilities required at the lower levels.

Responsibilities

Reviewing all completed audits for compliance with the appropriate laws, rulings and policies, audit procedures and format.
Serving as the first level of review in resolving appealed determinations and representing cases before the hearing officer as required.
Determining audit inventory and selecting accounts to be audited.
Developing and delivering public training workshops.
Conducting performance evaluations, setting work performance standards, providing training, and administering discipline.
Researching the past audit history of individuals, organizations or agencies and developing and/or performing audit steps as defined in an approved audit program.
Reviewing financial and/or tax accounts and records, examining narrative and flowchart documentation and interviewing personnel involved to determine compliance with a specific set of governing laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, agreements and contracts.
Investigating past activities and practices of the individual or organization by examining business records which may have to be obtained from a variety of sources.
Conducting audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, generally accepted auditing standard, and/or standards for the professional practice of internal auditing as adopted by the work unit.
Documenting all findings and preparing work papers and reports that summarize audit findings and recommendations regarding adequacy of controls, operational procedures and/or determination of financial adjustments/deficiencies.
Improving and modifying controls and procedures in order to standardize systems and/or practices, to strengthen the integrity of the system and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
Conducting entrance and exit interviews with individuals, organization representatives or agency division heads to explain the purpose and scope of the audit, to discuss findings, verify facts and answer questions regarding the audit.
Monitoring the progress of implementation and the ongoing adherence to procedures and policies established as a result of audit findings.
Conducting special investigations and specific audits in areas determined to be "at risk" by the supervisor.
Investigating suspected instances of fraudulent activity conducted by either employees, contractors and/or vendors as necessary.
Preparing reports, conducting research, and developing case files for maintaining evidence in each case.
Developing final departmental administrative determinations.
Preserving evidence for future litigation.
Representing evidence before state governing bodies and/or providing testimony in a court of law in defense of the departmental administrative determinations.
Effecting the collection of delinquent contributions including recommending possible legal action against delinquent entities.
Preparing and serving legal documents on tax assessments to organizations and individuals.
Serving legal documents to execute on judgment liens and instructing law enforcement to seize assets.
Performing related duties as assigned.