Tax Auditor III

Finance/Revenue•Dover, DE

10d

About The Position

This position will report to a Tax Audit Manager within the Division of Revenue (DOR) enforcement section. The position will assist with developing detailed audit plans and conducting detailed tax audits for all entity and tax types administered by DOR. This includes ensuring compliance with State and Federal law, drafting technical question responses and Notices of Assessment, documenting audit findings, and advising DOR on key tax matters. Travel to training or audit sites may be required.

Requirements

Two years’ experience in tax auditing to ensure compliance with tax laws, rules and regulations which may include but is not limited to auditing tax and financial documents to determine correct tax liability.
One year of experience in analyzing tax discrepancies or related problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising on solutions.
Two years’ experience in preparing audit summaries and reports that clearly and accurately document findings, supporting facts and recommendations.
Two years' experience in 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.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicant must complete satisfactory criminal background check, reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state tax laws, and any other required condition of employment.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.

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 such as refunds, penalties, or late payments.
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 prepare legal documents to enter judgment against delinquent taxpayers, secure legal authority from the court to garnish wages and arrange payment installment schedules.