Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Begin a rewarding career helping ensure fairness in tax reporting. As a Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee with the Bureau of Audits, Harrisburg Regional Office, you will develop important auditing skills while learning from experienced professionals. This role gives you the chance to expand your knowledge and contribute to meaningful public work. Build a strong foundation in a field that supports Pennsylvania communities. This role focuses on learning how to complete accurate and efficient sales and use tax audits that support taxpayer compliance.

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 accounting, tax, or auditing.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 6 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Cumberland, Franklin, Adams, York, or Juniata county before the date of hire.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment.
• Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

Responsibilities

• Learn audit methods that support fair, equitable reviews
• Learn to work at field audit locations to improve audit efficiency
• Research departmental records to prepare for audits and identify related assignments
• Reach out to taxpayers or representatives to schedule audits in an efficient manner
• Participate in conferences before and after audits to explain procedures, findings, and relevant laws
• Inspect business facilities to understand operations and confirm areas to be audited

What This Job Offers

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