Revenue Tax Auditor
About The Position
The Revenue Tax Auditor conducts audits on behalf of the State of Indiana on a variety of taxpayers. You will analyze books and records of businesses to ensure compliance with tax laws. You will ensure the highest level of customer focus, with a strong commitment to taxpayers through continuous, innovative methods to increase accuracy, efficiency, an productivity in all areas of departmental operations and tax administration. This position is in the Merrillville, Indiana, Field Office. Residency in the service area is highly preferred. Requires occasional travel to taxpayer locations. Travel is reimbursed.
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 perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 15 hours of accounting coursework.
- At least 7 years tax auditing experience.
Nice To Haves
- Residency in the Merrillville, Indiana service area is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts audits on behalf of the State of Indiana on a variety of taxpayers.
- Analyze books and records of businesses to ensure compliance with tax laws.
- Ensure the highest level of customer focus, with a strong commitment to taxpayers through continuous, innovative methods to increase accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in all areas of departmental operations and tax administration.
- Travel to taxpayer locations.
- Travel overnight in the performance of assigned audits.
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
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave
- 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
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
