3 (PCN 043279)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division is recruiting a Tax Auditor 1/2/3 in Anchorage. This position promotes compliance with Alaska tax laws through audits, compliance projects, and maintenance of tax programs. Audits may cover programs including Commercial Passenger Vessel Excise Tax, Mining License Tax, Vehicle Rental Tax, and Fisheries-Related Taxes. The role also supports and collaborates with the Charitable Gaming and Excise Tax Group by aligning processes, sharing data, and assisting with joint projects and audits. The Tax Auditor provides taxpayer education and performs other activities that help taxpayers comply with Alaska tax laws. The Department of Revenue’s mission is to collect and invest funds for public purposes. The Tax Division administers state tax programs, promotes compliance, and provides reliable revenue information. This position supports consistent and fair application of Alaska’s excise tax laws, accurate revenue collection, and effective tax program administration. The team values professionalism, accuracy, collaboration, integrity, consistency, and clear communication. The position is based in the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. It has a 37.5-hour workweek and offers flexible work schedules. After initial training, hybrid telework may be explored. The position is flexibly staffed at the Tax Auditor 1, 2, or 3 level; the job offer level depends on the selected candidate’s demonstrated competencies. A candidate hired at a lower level may be promoted after successfully completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work. The recruitment is open to Alaska residents only.

Requirements

Alaska residency is required.
Ability to pass required state and federal background checks, including criminal history or security clearance screenings mandated by law, regulation, or departmental policy.
For Tax Auditor 1: competencies in analytical thinking/problem solving, oral and written communication, principles of accounting, and reading comprehension; typically gained through preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in accounting, finance, tax, auditing, examining, preparing, reviewing, or reconciling financial accounts and data.
For Tax Auditor 2: competencies in analytical thinking/problem solving, auditing, oral and written communication, principles of accounting, and research; typically gained through preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, tax, auditing, examining, preparing, reviewing, or reconciling financial accounts and data.
For Tax Auditor 3: competencies in auditing, compliance, principles of accounting, tax law, and technical competence; typically gained through preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, finance, tax, auditing, examining, preparing, reviewing, or reconciling financial accounts and data.
Demonstrate the position-specific competencies of accountability, decision making, and professionalism.
Complete the supplemental questions and rate proficiency in the listed competencies.
At interview, provide three professional references, including daytime telephone numbers and email addresses; at least one reference must be a current or former supervisor.
At interview, provide the last two performance evaluations, or supervisory letters of recommendation if the evaluations are unavailable.
If using post-secondary education to meet minimum qualifications, complete the application’s Education section and attach transcripts. Foreign education used to meet qualifications requires documentation of its equivalency.
Document relevant work experience in the application, including employer name, job title, dates of employment, and whether full- or part-time.

Nice To Haves

High-level analytical and problem-solving skills.
Initiative and the ability to independently research issues.
Ability to prioritize effectively and apply logic with confidence.

Responsibilities

Promote compliance with Alaska tax laws through audits, compliance projects, and maintenance of tax programs.
Conduct audits in tax programs including Commercial Passenger Vessel Excise Tax, Mining License Tax, Vehicle Rental Tax, and Fisheries-Related Taxes.
Support and collaborate with the Charitable Gaming and Excise Tax Group by aligning processes, sharing data, and assisting with joint projects and audits.
Provide taxpayer education and conduct other activities that help taxpayers comply with Alaska tax laws.