Field Auditor 3

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs moderately difficult and complex auditing work for state, county and city jurisdictions of intra- and interstate businesses; or corporate income tax of in-state, multi-state, and muti-national taxpayers as assigned ensuring that policies, procedures, and regulations of the Department are consistent for all taxpayers. Determines tax liabilities, prepares working papers and recommendations for the final audit memorandum; may review refund requests and makes determination to either approve or deny. Reviews and researches statutes, administrative code and rulings to determine taxability. May represent the action of informal and informal hearings of tax protesters. Prevents disclosure of confidential tax information, and fully documents audits using workpapers and maintains orderly audit files. Develops audit scopes, objectives and procedures in accordance with generally-accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and government audit standards (GAS). May provide testimony at formal or informal hearings. This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona with occasional in office required meetings. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

Knowledge of individual income, corporate income, transaction privilege and use tax, fiduciary and withholding tax policy and procedures
Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills
Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to make measurable progress on multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor
Proficient in the use of a PC/laptop in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive
Proficient in the use of tax reporting systems
Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner
Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and, identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed.
Ability to travel 35% of the time within the Arizona state region to conduct field audits
Willingness and ability to embody ADOR's core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

Nice To Haves

Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may be but not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor's Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
Minimum two (2) years' related experience as an Auditor, or equivalent experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field.
Experience with Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma and/or LEAN
Bilingual in English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, conducts audits (remote and field-based as assigned) of a moderately difficult and complex nature based on information requested through correspondence with taxpayers, changes in calculation resulting from additional information, or review of tax filings.
Examines financial records of a business (books, returns, worksheets, etc.) subject to taxation; accounts for all factors affecting taxation of various kinds; verifies tax-related transactions as reported on financial documents; makes determinations; recommends the need for audits; may review refund requests for validity; prepares work papers for possible refunds/additional tax; maintains regular correspondence; and provides weekly reports.
Attends and represents the department at informal and formal hearings.
Explains audit assessments to taxpayers, tax managers, CPA's and attorneys for purposes of substantiation of reporting and conformance with Arizona tax laws.
Identifies and fosters voluntary compliance to meet Arizona's reporting thresholds
Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities.
Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following: - Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated -Completes all required training in a timely manner. - Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate. - May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested. -Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor
Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.(OPTIONAL AND BASED UPON POSITION)
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.