PROGRAM SPECIALIST I, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

State of California•Sacramento, CA

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of a NBA (National Business Audit) 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 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. Additional positions may become available (RPA 2526-00970, 00971, 00972). Please complete this optional survey letting us know how you heard about this position by clicking here. Position(s) may be in any of the following office locations: Sacramento (central office), San Jose, Santa Ana, Van Nuys, West Covina, San Francisco, and/or San Diego, California Chicago, Illinois Houston, Texas Manhattan, New York You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of tax laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to interpret and apply tax laws to the facts and circumstances of audit cases, including cases with complex ownership structures, and multinational business activities
Ability to resolve the complex technical questions and issues where little legal precedence exists
Ability to creatively develop alternatives and recommend innovative solutions using strong analytical and research skills
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the most complex legislative or technical tax information in a clear and concise manner
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently or in a team environment on various projects and special assignments
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to promote trust/credibility with co-workers, staff and management
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of the State and Federal tax code and other systems used by NBA auditors
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management, staff, stakeholders and taxpayers
Ability to work in a team environment, while keeping an Enterprise perspective, while demonstrating initiative, ownership, accountability and independence
Ability to train and develop the audit skills of new auditors in the NBA Bureau
Ability to collaborate with other Audit Division Bureaus towards the success of the Audit Division
Ability to collaborate with other staff in person while in the office
Knowledge of Audit selection of return systems and other e-systems used within the FTB
Knowledge of the departmental organization and functions
Knowledge of the research services available to the FTB
Knowledge of auditing and reviewing multi-state audit issues including Unity and apportionment factors
Experience in field audits and the ability to travel out of state

Responsibilities

Independently conducting audits
Leading team audits and investigations
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
Conduct audits in an efficient and effective manner
Travel to taxpayer locations, including overnight and out of state travel
Clearly articulate multifaceted information while acting as a specialized subject matter expert in corporate tax law
Maintain the confidentiality of data received or developed during the audit in accordance with the provisions of the Security and Disclosure Manual
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

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