Revenue Tax Auditor - Motor Carrier

State of Indiana•South Bend, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR): The Indiana Department of Revenue team is comprised of over 700 staff that are located in 13 locations across the state of Indiana. We work collaboratively with the Indiana Governor's office, the General Assembly, state agencies, individuals, business owners, corporations, tax practitioners, and a variety of tax program participants to administer Indiana's tax laws. DOR administers over 65 tax types and annually processes nearly $21 billion of tax revenue. Our mission is to serve Indiana by administering tax laws in a fair, secure, and efficient manner. Role Overview: The Revenue Tax Auditor applies accounting and auditing principles to perform financial and compliance audits in the DOR Motor Carrier Services department. You will also need technical audit skills and investigative (forensic) skills to investigate cases of tax fraud or material noncompliance.

Requirements

Working knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards and procedures.
General knowledge of statutes, regulations and case law pertinent to tax compliance.
Ability to generate data requests and to extract, evaluate and use information from a variety of business records.
Ability to effectively interview and solicit pertinent information from taxpayers and their representatives, some of whom may be uncooperative or hostile.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, taxpayers, their representatives, and others involved in the audit process.
Ability to travel overnight in the performance of assigned audits.
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 15 hours of accounting coursework and at least 7 years tax auditing experience.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Applies accounting and auditing principles to perform financial and compliance audits in the DOR Motor Carrier Services department.
Utilizes technical audit skills and investigative (forensic) skills to investigate cases of tax fraud or material noncompliance.
May be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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