Revenue Auditor II
About The Position
Performs complex and specialized revenue compliance audits and examinations to determine whether businesses, taxpayers, customers, and other entities have accurately reported, calculated, and paid revenues, taxes, fees, and other amounts due to the municipality. Reviews financial records, tax returns, business records, contracts, account histories, and electronic data to identify underreporting, discrepancies, noncompliance, and potential revenue leakage. This is an experienced, professional-level position responsible for independently conducting moderately complex to highly complex revenue audits with limited supervision. The position applies advanced knowledge of accounting, auditing, taxation, municipal ordinances, revenue regulations, internal controls, and financial systems to evaluate compliance and determine amounts owed to the City. The Revenue Auditor II (Senior) may be assigned to complex, high-dollar, multi-year, high-risk, or technically sensitive audit engagements and serves as a technical resource to Revenue Auditor I and other revenue compliance personnel. The position exercises considerable judgment in planning and executing audit engagements, interpreting financial information and applicable laws and ordinances, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Finance or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, experience, and training.
- Minimum of 4 years of work experience in Tax Auditing, Internal Auditing, Accounting or Compliance
- Working knowledge of audit, finance, and accounting
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP)
- Knowledge of city and state policies and regulations to resolve variety of tax issues
- Proficiency in the Gentax Software (Fast Enterprises)
- Skill in use of computer and other accounting software and databases
- Knowledge of financial records, including but not limited to, federal and state tax returns, financial and bank statements
- Ability to identify discrepancies and other forms of activity that would generate audit exceptions
- Ability to perform audit engagements
- Proficiency in both oral and written communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Finance
- Proficiency in the Gentax Software (Fast Enterprises)
- Minimum of 2-years of Municipal local government experience
- Professional designation in auditing, accounting and/or government finance.
- Hands-on experience with public-sector ERP platforms and data visualization software
Responsibilities
- Conduct internal financial and/or system audits and risk assessments focused on revenue to ensure that billing and revenue from business taxes and excise taxes have been accurately computed and paid
- Review tax returns and other financial documents to validate reported revenues for occupation tax and other local tax purposes
- Conduct audits related to Occupation, Alcohol, Nonprofit, and Excise taxes in compliance with City Ordinance
- Develop written audit reports to communicate audit findings with auditees, management, and regulatory compliance agencies, if applicable and make recommendations as appropriate
- Test documents, financial and computer system records for transaction accuracy
- Perform Revenue compliance work related to Customer Tax Audits to ensure accurate reporting of Customer Gross Receipts
- Assist with providing guidance and assistance to fellow revenue auditors
- Report discrepancies and ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
- Prepare audit plans and understand the specific issues to be evaluated
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements
- Sustain internal control systems by updating and recommending new policies and procedures
- Support internal customers not limited to management and city attorneys
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge
- Perform work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior level professional
- May perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
