Revenue Tax Auditor

City of Bloomington, Indiana•Merrillville, IN

3d•Onsite

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

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 hours of Accounting coursework.
3 – 5 years of experience in tax auditing.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards and procedures.
General knowledge of statutes, regulations, and case law related 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.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Independently perform field audits on taxpayers, including international companies with numerous subsidiaries, for all listed taxes.
Travel within the established jurisdiction in Indiana to conduct audits. Travel outside of Indiana when required.
Conduct pre-audit analysis on audit files to develop a list of preliminary questions and/or areas of concern.
Write audit reports, summarizing audit results in a clear and concise manner.
Clearly and diplomatically explain audit scope, audit adjustments, tax laws, and policies to taxpayer representatives in order to resolve misunderstandings and errors.
Perform administrative functions which may include preparing and updating a file inventory log, a calendar, travel vouchers and attendance reports.
Interpret Indiana Tax Code, audit procedures and regulations.
Auditor utilizes computer system, the Internet, and research materials specific to the taxpayer to identify areas of potential problems.
Maintain records of activities and progress during examinations.
Conduct audits on a statistical sampling basis.
Provide technical assistance and training to lower-level auditors.

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 in 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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