Tax Auditor 1 - Medford, OR

Department Of Revenue • Medford, OR

286d • $4,833 - $7,407

About The Position

Oregon counts on us! Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide us as we serve Oregon taxpayers whose tax dollars support the critical infrastructure of Oregonians' daily lives. Are you looking for excellent benefits? An employer who understands the importance of a work/life balance? Department of Revenue is recruiting for a Tax Auditor 1 (TA1) position. We are looking for talented, detail-oriented individuals to join our Personal Tax and Compliance Section in Medford. This position is headquartered in our Medford office; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for in state hybrid work. Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely. During the trial service period and training, you will need to be onsite 3 days a week. After the trial service period, you will be required to be onsite as needed (minimum one day a week). The goal of this recruitment is to fill the position at the Tax Auditor 1 (TA1) level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the Tax Auditor Entry (TAE) to apply, as the department may consider underfilling the position. In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within the state of Oregon. Current Revenue employees who live outside of Oregon may apply and will be considered. If you possess language skills in Spanish, you are encouraged to apply!! We offer bilingual differential pay, which is an extra 5% of the employee's base pay and is contingent on passing the required language test. Please note, bilingual language skills are encouraged, but not required for these positions.

Requirements

• Four years of work experience in tax compliance, tax preparation, tax auditing, audit defense, professional accounting, providing law training, or developing tax forms or instructions; OR An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field will substitute for up to three years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to exhibit sound judgment and decision making when there are variables (i.e. interpreting laws/regulations).
• Proven ability to speak and write professionally in a well-organized, straight forward and concise manner to taxpayers and tax professionals.
• Proven ability to work cohesively within a team.
• Highly competent computer and key-boarding skills.
• Knowledge of tax rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to work independently displaying a high degree of integrity.
• Preference may be given to bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Examines returns which have been determined to have met the section's operational plan.
• Conducts in person, virtual, telephonic or correspondence audits to determine the appropriate adjustment of tax including business income and expenses reported on individual income tax returns by examination of the financial books and records, including tracing receipts and expenses and matching to and from source documents.
• Develops pre‑audit analysis, identifies issues, and schedules the necessary appointments.
• Uses independent judgment to determine the scope and techniques of the audit; develops audit plans and performs sampling techniques in order to test the accounting system.
• Uses direct and indirect auditing methods, which includes gross receipts test, bank deposit analysis, source and application of funds, to determine the correct amount of taxable income.
• Research, interpret and apply federal, state and local laws (e.g. Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)), regulations, Revenue Rulings, and applicable federal and Oregon court decisions by using reference material accessible on both paper and/or on-line computer systems to recognize, and resolve tax issues.
• Develops the position with respect to certain tax issues that may help establish the department's audit policy.

Benefits

• Competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Paid holidays off, and personal business leave.
• Paid and accrued vacation leave, and sick leave.
• Optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree