TAX AUDITOR, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

State of California • Sacramento, CA

376d • $4,558 - $7,410 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the close supervision of the Administrator I, Political Reform Audit Section, the incumbent will learn all phases of the Political Reform Audit work and conduct the least to moderately difficult field audit of books, statements, and records supporting the statements and reports of candidates, and their controlled committees and other committees filed under the Political Reform Act of 1974. The role involves corresponding with filers and/or their representatives, determining compliance with the provisions of the Political Reform Act and regulations, and processing audit reports for completed cases. The incumbent will perform preparation work for least-to-moderately difficult field audits of books and records supporting the statements and reports of candidates and committees. This includes electronically accessing Secretary of State or local filing offices for information, downloads, and copies of filed reports and statements. Work must be neat, properly cross-referenced, and easily understandable by management and external enforcement agencies. The incumbent will determine sample selections for examinations, schedule field appointments for travel throughout the state (which may include overnight travel up to five days), and conduct field audit work that includes reviewing source documents sent electronically and paper copies physically maintained and obtained through third parties. The role requires analyzing and developing facts and evidence to form a technically sound conclusion supported by law, regulations, advice, and source documents. Additionally, the incumbent will prepare Information, Facts, Law, Analysis, and Conclusion (IFLAC) work papers to support determinations made, correct and apply review directions from a team lead on subsequent completed work, and write audit reports using departmental standards released to the public for findings determined to be material.

Requirements

• Ability to conduct audits and analyze financial documents.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical skills and good judgment when analyzing data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive cases.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply audit authority and mandates.
• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and workloads.
• Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Familiarity with filing requirements for entities audited by the Political Reform Audit Program.

Responsibilities

• Learn all phases of the Political Reform Audit work.
• Conduct field audits of books, statements, and records supporting candidates and committees.
• Correspond with filers and their representatives to determine compliance with the Political Reform Act.
• Process audit reports for completed cases.
• Prepare for field audits by accessing information from Secretary of State or local filing offices.
• Ensure work is neat, properly cross-referenced, and understandable by management and enforcement agencies.
• Determine sample selections for examinations and schedule field appointments for travel.
• Conduct field audit work, reviewing source documents sent electronically and paper copies.
• Analyze and develop facts and evidence to form sound conclusions.
• Prepare IFLAC work papers to support determinations made.
• Correct and apply review directions from a team lead on completed work.
• Write audit reports using departmental standards.

Benefits

• Convenient transportation and commuting options including Light Rail stop, bicycle lockers, free parking, and carpool/vanpool opportunities.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees