Revenue Auditor 2

State of Iowa•Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Revenues’ Alcohol & Tax Compliance Division is currently seeking a Revenue Auditor 2 to join the Sales and Excise Tax section. The Compliance Division oversees all facets of tax processing, issuances of business permits, and alcohol regulation throughout the state. From the receipt of individual and business tax returns and payments, audits and collections, to routine compliance inspections and regulatory verification of alcohol-licensed establishments, this division is tasked with upholding, enforcing and educating taxpayers and licensees on Iowa’s laws and regulations.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting or finance, including a minimum of eighteen semester hours in accounting.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to one year of full-time work in accounting, tax, or financial auditing.
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate and graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in accounting, taxation, business administration, or a related field.
Number 1 or 2 above, where each year of full-time work experience in public or private sector accounting, auditing, budgeting, assessment, computation, or collection of taxes, or closely-related financial functions may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Revenue Examiner 2.
Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position.
Applicants must attach an unofficial transcript to verify credit hours
A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate.
Travel may be required for positions in this class.
Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing tax auditing or accounting software
Advanced experience preparing, reviewing, or auditing tax returns
Advanced experience performing or reviewing audits and following audit procedures

Responsibilities

Conduct audits of tax returns of individuals, partnerships, and business organizations
Analyze tax returns and pertinent records to determine irregularities or non-compliance of tax payment and reporting requirements
Review and analyze tax records for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with tax laws, rules, and regulations
Travel to audit locations/sites for interviews as well as to observe business operations and accounting procedures
Analyze internal controls of accounting procedures to determine the accuracy of tax records
Maintain audit workpapers to document findings, maintain relevant and fact-based notes, summarize and reconcile audit findings
Provide detailed findings of audits in reports
Provide clear and consistent communication with taxpayers and their representatives