Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Blair County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee joins the Bureau of Audits, Altoona Regional Office, and receives hands-on training in tax auditing from experienced professionals. The position builds skills to support fair and accurate tax compliance for taxpayers across the region.

The trainee learns to conduct audits by studying tax laws, visiting audit sites, researching departmental records, communicating with taxpayers or their representatives, reviewing financial records, and preparing documentation of audit findings. The training prepares the employee to complete accurate, well-documented reviews of taxpayer records.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. After completing 30 days of in-office training, part-time, ad hoc telework may be available depending on operational and field-work scheduling needs. Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location in Pennsylvania; reporting to the Altoona headquarters is an option. Telework availability may change.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree that includes 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 15 college credits in those subjects.
• Applicants may meet the educational requirements when they are within six months of graduating with a qualifying degree or completing the required credits.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to Blair, Cambria, or Centre County before the date of hire.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Pass the enhanced background check required for access to Federal Tax Information, including satisfactory criminal history reports and citizenship/residency verification.

Responsibilities

• Learn to conduct sales and use tax audits to determine compliance with laws and regulations.
• Gain experience working at audit sites to support efficient audit processes.
• Research departmental records to understand tax history and identify related assignments.
• Communicate with taxpayers or representatives to schedule audits and discuss procedures.
• Examine financial records to determine correct tax liabilities or confirm accurate reporting.
• Prepare work papers, schedules, and narratives that support audit findings and conclusions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level