PROGRAM SPECIALIST I, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

State of California • Sacramento, CA

360d • $7,093 - $9,319 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of a NBA Supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for independently conducting audits, leading team audits and investigations. These audits rank as large, complex, and/or sensitive. The purpose of the audit is to determine that taxpayers have correctly self-assessed themselves in accordance with the Bank and Corporation Tax Laws, or to initiate such changes as may be required. The incumbent is expected to conduct audits in an efficient and effective manner. This will require the incumbent to travel to taxpayer locations, including overnight and out of state travel. The incumbent is expected to clearly articulate multifaceted information while acting as a specialized subject matter expert in the area of corporate tax law. Incumbent is expected to maintain the confidentiality of data received or developed during the audit in accordance with the provisions of the Security and Disclosure Manual. The incumbent is expected to work within the framework established by the laws and related legal interpretations administered by the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and be consistent with the policies and procedures established for guidance within the NBA Bureau and Audit Division. This position is eligible for remote-working based on departmental guidelines and operational need. FTB has a minimum in-office requirement of two days per week for all positions including those that are eligible for telework.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Tax Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply tax laws to complex audit cases.
• Experience resolving complex technical questions with little legal precedence.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Leadership skills to promote trust and credibility.
• Knowledge of State and Federal tax codes and audit systems.

Nice To Haves

• Field audit experience.
• Experience in training and developing new auditors.
• Knowledge of auditing multi-state issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent audits and lead team audits and investigations.
• Determine taxpayer compliance with Bank and Corporation Tax Laws.
• Travel to taxpayer locations for audits, including overnight and out of state travel.
• Articulate complex information clearly as a subject matter expert in corporate tax law.
• Maintain confidentiality of audit data.
• Work within legal frameworks and departmental policies.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with a minimum in-office requirement of two days per week.
• Potential for remote work based on operational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees