Revenue Tax Auditor 2

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers is to administer and collect state and local sales and use taxes for remote transactions with fairness, accuracy, and integrity. Established under Act 274 of the 2017 Regular Legislative Session, we are committed to promoting uniformity and simplicity in taxpayer compliance while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct. We serve Louisiana’s taxpayers and local jurisdictions by providing clear guidance, consistent processes, and strong leadership in all aspects of remote seller tax administration. The Tax Auditor 2 conducts detailed audits of individual and business tax filings, evaluates financial records for accuracy and compliance, identifies discrepancies, and ensures proper application of state tax laws. The role supports enforcement activities, taxpayer education, and contributes to ensuring accurate tax compliance for remote sellers. This position offers an opportunity to work on diverse and challenging audit assignments, applying analytical expertise to real-world financial scenarios. Tax Auditor 2s play a key role in safeguarding public revenue and gain valuable experience in the broader field of tax administration and regulatory enforcement.

Requirements

Four years of experience in tax accounting or tax auditing; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus one year of experience in tax accounting or tax auditing; OR A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus one year of experience in tax accounting or tax auditing; OR A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus one year of experience in tax accounting or tax auditing; OR An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics, or a Juris Doctorate; OR Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a current Louisiana license to practice law.
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and investigative skills
Solid understanding of state and local tax statutes and audit procedures
Proficiency in reviewing financial documentation
Clear and professional communication with taxpayers
Ability to manage complex audit cases independently while maintaining accuracy and fairness

Responsibilities

Conducts detailed audits of individual and business tax filings.
Evaluates financial records for accuracy and compliance.
Identifies discrepancies and ensures proper application of state tax laws.
Supports enforcement activities and taxpayer education.
Conducts audits to determine the correct amount and distribution of sales taxes, collected and/or due for state and local taxing jurisdictions in Louisiana.
Reviews records and operations of national and international businesses to determine sales tax liability and the correct distribution of sales tax due for all taxing jurisdictions (state and local) in Louisiana.
Reviews records to determine compliance with state and/or local laws, ordinances, and rules.
Uses data processing information systems, software and other automated tools to assist in performing audits.
Documents discrepancies and prepares work papers to support findings, including tables, schedules, exhibits, confidential comments, and correspondence with taxpayers.
Writes reports to summarize findings and collect taxes or issue refunds.
Communicates with business entities to explain laws, procedures, taxpayer obligations, discuss findings, and provide advice on accounting improvements.
May interview witnesses to obtain, clarify, and confirm evidence regarding possible tax evasion.
Uses effective sampling techniques during audits, as warranted.
Supports findings to attorneys and/or testifies in court if necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Audit and Compliance Manager and/or the Executive Director.