Audit Compliance Officer Trainee - Baldwin County Commission

1. Examine sales records/invoices, rental contracts or agreements, purchase journals/invoices, general ledgers, contracts, invoices, electronic records, financial statements and income tax returns of retail, manufacturing, or contractors and service industries concerns to verify the accuracy of taxes submitted to the County.
2. Assist with audits for cities that have entered into an audit contract with Baldwin County. Foreign audits are conducted by the auditor when the business is located outside of Baldwin County and the State of Alabama utilizing the electronic method.
3. Investigate any complaints and/or reports rendered by various sources on problem accounts or businesses.
4. Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, review publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
5. Assist Audit Compliance Officer with meetings with taxpayers, if requested.
6. Respond to citizen's questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
7. Communicate and coordinate regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of county operations and activities.
8. Review building permit reports, personal property reports, tax abatements, and also communicate with Baldwin County municipalities through reciprocal agreements to enforce compliance and maximize revenue.
9. Perform other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of this position.
10. Inspect businesses to ensure proper tax and business license compliance.
11. Perform collection process of taxes and fees as established by current guidelines of the Sales, Use & License Tax Department.
12. Utilize all resources available to ensure businesses are in compliance with any and all tax laws of the State of Alabama.
13. All other duties as assigned.

1. Possess valid driver's license.
2. Associate's degree in Accounting and must be currently enrolled in a SACS accredited college or university to receive Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
3. Minimum of two (2) years experience in government auditing, accounting and collections.

1. Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of government operations.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of all applicable tax laws, regulations and procedures.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures.
4. Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply tax laws, rules and collection procedures.
5. Ability to evaluate new circumstances and apply prior experience and knowledge with good judgment.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, county and city departments, employees, business owners, and the general public.
7. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
8. Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
9. Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations in a logical manner.
10. Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks.
11. Verbal skills to communicate effectively with management, other employees, professionals and the public in a courteous and tactful manner, with or without accommodation.
12. Ability to read and scan a wide variety of materials electronic or hard copy form, with or without accommodation.
13. Skills in the operation of a computer terminal with sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to permit the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, copier and other related office equipment.
14. Ability to maneuver and function in and around an office environment, with or without accommodation.
15. Ability to become a Certified Revenue Examiner through Alabama Local Tax Institute of Standards and Training (ALTIST) and Certified County Revenue Officer through County Revenue Officers Association of Alabama (CROAA).

1. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to permit the employee to communicate effectively. 
2. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to permit the employee to read and scan a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form.
3. Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to permit the employee to operate a county vehicle, personal computer, telephone, copier, and other related office equipment.
4. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to permit the employee to maneuver and function in and around an office environment.

1. Willing to work nonstandard hours as necessary.
2. Willing to travel out of County as needed.
3. Willing to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions as related in assigned work area.
4. Willing to use personal vehicle daily while on County business.
5. Confidentiality is a must due to the nature of information handled.

Salary : $46,134