Tax Auditor I

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

This is entry level tax auditing work determining compliance with tax laws, rules, and regulations for the State of Delaware. Employees perform the full range of tax auditing work as described in the Essential Functions, completing routine and standardized assignments under close supervision.

Requirements

Two years’ experience in processing accounting, auditing or payroll transactions following applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
OR One year of experience in auditing, examining, preparing, analyzing or reconciling financial accounts and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
OR Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems or related field.

Responsibilities

Audits tax filings, financial records, and supporting documentation to determine tax liability and ensure the accurate collection of taxes in compliance with tax laws, rules, and regulations.
Researches tax records and conducts interviews which may include field investigations, to obtain and clarify information.
Identifies errors, issues, and non-compliance and makes recommendations for corrective action based on audit findings.
Provides technical guidance and consultation to ensure state tax laws are applied uniformly, deter tax evasion, promote voluntary compliance and educate taxpayers.
Explains audit findings which may include tax assessments, delinquencies, penalties and interest due; works with taxpayers and their representatives to take action to bring the account into compliance.
Completes continuing education to remain current on auditing standards, methods, techniques, and best practices.
Uses commercial and proprietary automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document and report on financial information.
Prepares and submits audit summaries and reports that clearly and accurately document findings and supporting facts and recommend agency action.
Participates in meetings, conference calls, or on-site visits.
Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
May review, process and ensure accuracy of returns, adjustments, refunds, corrections, or other tax account actions.
May prepare legal documents to enter judgment against delinquent taxpayers, secure legal authority from the court to garnish wages and arrange payment installment schedules.