Revenue Tax Auditor

State of Indiana•Terre Haute, IN

11d•$53,222•Onsite

About The Position

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is seeking a Revenue Tax Auditor to conduct field audits on behalf of the State of Indiana for a wide range of taxpayers. This role involves analyzing business books and records to ensure compliance with Indiana tax laws. The position emphasizes customer focus and a commitment to taxpayers through continuous innovation to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in tax administration. The DOR is one of the largest employers in Indiana, with over 700 staff across 13 locations, administering over 65 tax types and processing billions in tax revenue annually.

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.
At least 7 years tax auditing experience.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Preferably live within proximity to Terre Haute, IN or Fort Wayne, IN.

Responsibilities

Conduct field audits on behalf of the State of Indiana on a vast array of taxpayers.
Analyze the books and records of businesses to ensure compliance with Indiana tax laws.
Ensure the highest level of customer focus and commitment to taxpayers.
Utilize continuous, innovative methods to increase accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in all areas of departmental operations and tax administration.
Travel overnight in the performance of assigned audits.
Potentially serve in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage)
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
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