Tax Auditor II

Finance/Revenue•Dover, DE

About The Position

There are two Tax Auditor II positions in the Delaware Division of Revenue's Audit Enforcement Section. The position reports to a Tax Audit Manager and performs advanced-level tax auditing to evaluate taxpayer compliance with Delaware tax laws, regulations, and policies. Audits may cover corporate income tax, pass-through entities, personal income tax, gross receipts tax, and other business-related taxes. The incumbent plans, executes, and completes complex tax audits with minimal supervision and may act as a subject matter expert and primary contact for assigned tax programs, initiatives, or operational areas. Travel to taxpayer locations and audit sites may be required. The role audits tax filings, financial records, and supporting documents; researches tax records; interviews taxpayers and others; identifies noncompliance and recommends corrective action; and explains audit findings and tax obligations. It also provides technical guidance, prepares audit summaries and reports, uses automated information systems and computer software, and delivers customer service to internal and external customers. Duties may include preparing legal documents related to delinquent taxpayers, wage garnishments, and installment payment schedules.

Requirements

One year of experience in tax auditing to ensure compliance with tax laws, rules, and regulations, which may include auditing tax and financial documents to determine correct tax liability.
Six months of experience analyzing tax discrepancies or related problems, developing alternatives, and recommending and advising on solutions.
One year of experience preparing audit summaries and reports that clearly and accurately document findings, supporting facts, and recommendations.
One year of experience providing excellent customer service on tax matters, such as gathering information from or providing technical guidance to taxpayers or legal representatives, responding to inquiries, and resolving complaints in a timely and courteous manner.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully complete a criminal background check, reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state tax laws, and any other required condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Audit tax filings, financial records, and supporting documentation to determine tax liability and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, rules, and regulations.
Research tax records and conduct interviews, including field investigations, to obtain and clarify information.
Identify errors, issues, and noncompliance, and recommend corrective action based on audit findings, such as refunds, penalties, or late payments.
Provide technical guidance and consultation to support consistent application of state tax laws, deter tax evasion, promote voluntary compliance, and educate taxpayers.
Explain audit findings, including assessments, delinquencies, penalties, and interest, and work with taxpayers and their representatives to bring accounts into compliance.
Complete continuing education to remain current on auditing standards, methods, techniques, and best practices.
Use commercial and proprietary automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report financial information.
Prepare and submit audit summaries and reports that document findings and supporting facts and recommend agency action.
Participate in meetings, conference calls, and on-site visits.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or in writing.
Communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
May prepare legal documents to enter judgment against delinquent taxpayers, secure court authority to garnish wages, and arrange installment payment schedules.