Tax Examiner

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • $31 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Miscellaneous Taxes division is looking for two individuals who need minimal supervision to fill their Tax Examiner position. You will play an integral role in USTC's mission to administer tax laws. You must be current on your state and federal tax filings and pass a criminal background check. Tax Examiners will perform complex audits, audits of state tax returns to determine compliance with Utah tax laws and rules. Tax Examiners duties will include: interpreting tax laws, rules and policies, ensuring compliance with miscellaneous taxes, evaluating and reviewing business reports, tax files and previous audits, scheduling and conducting audits with taxpayers, auditing taxpayer records, interviewing taxpayers, preparing audit reports, providing training, answering tax professionals questions as a part of a contact center, and participating in outreach training to educate tax professionals and the public. This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office (2 days) and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

Requirements

• must be current on your state and federal tax filings
• pass a criminal background check
• at least two years of experience reviewing miscellaneous taxes
• knowledge of the theory and practice of laws
• ability to do extensive research
• ability to communicate effectively
• Personal tax filings and vehicle registrations must be current and complete.
• satisfactory completion of a FBI level background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• working knowledge of the Utah State Tax Commission policies and procedures
• Four or more years of experience with auditing
• A bachelor's degree or higher in a related field of study in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• interpreting tax laws, rules and policies
• ensuring compliance with miscellaneous taxes
• evaluating and reviewing business reports, tax files and previous audits
• scheduling and conducting audits with taxpayers
• auditing taxpayer records
• interviewing taxpayers
• preparing audit reports
• providing training
• answering tax professionals questions as a part of a contact center
• participate in outreach training to educate tax professionals and the public

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level