Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Erie County, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Bureau of Audits, Erie Regional Office as a Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee and begin a career in public service. The role builds auditing skills while providing hands-on experience in fieldwork, audit planning, and communication with taxpayers. The position focuses on learning to conduct field audits and apply tax regulations to ensure accurate taxpayer reporting. It promotes integrity and accountability across Pennsylvania.

The trainee learns audit procedures and practices conducting fair, efficient tax audits; reviews departmental records for tax history and background information; contacts taxpayers or their representatives to schedule audits and discuss procedures; observes business operations to understand activities and determine audit needs; examines financial records to identify tax liabilities and verify remittances; and prepares schedules, narratives, and audit forms for complete audit reports.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Part-time, ad hoc telework may be available after successful completion of a 30-day in-office training period, subject to operational and fieldwork scheduling needs. Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location in Pennsylvania. Employees unable to telework may report to the Erie headquarters office. Telework arrangements may change.

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree including 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing, or an equivalent combination of experience and training including those credits. Applicants within six months of completing the qualifying degree or credits may be considered as meeting the education requirement. Candidates must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement and be able to perform essential job functions. Hiring preference may be given to Erie County residents. Because the position has access to Federal Tax Information, an enhanced background check is required before employment begins, including specified criminal history checks and citizenship/residency verification.

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 such college credits.
• Applicants may meet the educational requirement when within six months of graduating with a qualifying degree or completing the required credits.
• 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 a fingerprint-based federal records check, Pennsylvania State Police clearance, local law enforcement checks for places lived, worked, or attended school within the past five years, and citizenship/residency verification.

Nice To Haves

• Residence in Erie County may receive hiring preference.

Responsibilities

• Learn audit procedures and practice conducting fair and efficient tax audits.
• Review departmental records to gather tax history and background information.
• Contact taxpayers or representatives to schedule audits and discuss procedures.
• Observe business operations to understand activities and determine audit needs.
• Examine financial records to identify accurate tax liabilities and verify remittance.
• Prepare schedules, narratives, and audit forms to support complete audit reports.

What This Job Offers

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