Revenue Tax Auditor

State of Indiana•Merrillville, IN

2d•$53,222•Hybrid

About The Position

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) team is comprised of over 700 staff that are located in 13 locations across the state of Indiana. We work collaboratively with the Indiana Governor's office, the General Assembly, state agencies, individuals, business owners, corporations, tax practitioners, and a variety of tax program participants to administer Indiana's tax laws. DOR administers over 65 tax types and annually processes nearly $21 billion of tax revenue. Our mission is to serve Indiana by administering tax laws in a fair, secure, and efficient manner. 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 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

Residency in the 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.

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
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and 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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