Revenue Tax Auditor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Blair County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Revenue Tax Auditor works in the Bureau of Audits, Altoona Regional Office, conducting field audits to determine whether taxpayers comply with state tax laws and report taxes correctly. The position involves planning audits, reviewing financial records, communicating with taxpayers and their representatives, and documenting audit findings. The work supports fair tax practices, public trust, and accurate state revenue collection.

The position is full-time, with a work schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. After successfully completing a 30-day in-office training period, the employee may have the opportunity to telework part-time on an ad hoc basis, subject to operational and field-work scheduling needs. Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location in Pennsylvania. The employee may instead report to the Altoona headquarters office if unable to telework; telework availability may change.

The employee must reside in or be willing to relocate to Blair, Cambria, or Centre County before the hire date and meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement. The position has access to Federal Tax Information and requires passing an enhanced background check under IRS Publication 1075 before beginning employment. The check includes criminal history reports, a fingerprint-based federal records check, a Pennsylvania State Police clearance, local law enforcement checks for locations where the applicant lived, worked, or attended school during the previous five years, and citizenship/residency verification.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or one year of professional accounting or auditing experience and a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing; or eligibility to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Blair, Cambria, or Centre County before the date of hire.
• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass the enhanced background check required under IRS Publication 1075, including required criminal history, fingerprint-based federal records, state and local law enforcement, and citizenship/residency checks.
• If claiming education toward minimum qualifications, must attach college transcripts to the application; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Must submit the application and required materials by the posting closing date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits to determine compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Work at audit sites to support efficient examinations.
• Review reporting history and instructions to prepare for upcoming assignments.
• Schedule audits and discuss audit procedures and findings with taxpayers or their representatives.
• Examine books and financial records to determine tax liability or verify accurate payments.
• Compile schedules, work papers, and narratives into completed audit reports.

What This Job Offers

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