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Revenue Auditor

City of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Expires : Open Until Filled

General Description and Classification Standards

Performs revenue audits to ensure that billing and revenue from business licenses and taxes have been accurately computed and paid. This is an experienced, professional level capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the profession with limited guidance or review. Could be the only professional in this specialty in a work group. Supervision Received Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior level professional.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

Duties :

  • Conducts internal financial, system and / or field audits and risk assessments focused on revenue to ensure that billing and revenue from business licenses and excise taxes have been accurately computed and paid.
  • Review tax returns and other financial documents to validate reported revenues for occupational tax and excise tax purposes.
  • Conduct audits related to excise taxes in compliance with City Ordinance.

Responsibilities :

  • Reviews and validates compliance with City contracts by customers utilizing the City's right of ways or other services.
  • Develops written audit reports to communicate audit findings with auditees, management, and regulatory compliance agencies, if applicable and makes recommendations as appropriate.
  • Tests documents, financial and computer system records for information system integrity and transaction accuracy.
  • Performs Revenue compliance work related to Customer Tax Audits, Multiyear and final close audits to ensure accurate reporting of Customer Gross Receipts.
  • Performs account reconciliations of customer accounts requesting Amendments or Final closes.
  • Assist with providing guidance and assistance to fellow revenue auditors.
  • Reports discrepancies and ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
  • Prepares audit plans and understands the specific issues to be evaluated.
  • Executes internal audits within established business controls.
  • Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
  • Sustains internal control systems by updating and recommending new policies and procedures.
  • Supports internal customers not limited to management and city attorneys.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge.
  • Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior level professional.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Good working audit knowledge and skills in finance / accounting. Generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP) knowledge. Applies City and state policies and regulations to resolve variety of issues. Skill in use of computer and Microsoft Office software and other accounting software and databases. Ability to spot inconsistencies and other forms of activity that would generate audit exceptions.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
  • Minimum of 3 years' of work experience in accounting.
  • Preferred Education & Experience

  • Working knowledge of audit, corporate taxes, finance, and accounting
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP)
  • Knowledge of city and state policies and regulations to resolve variety of tax issues.
  • Proficiency in ITS (Gentax) software
  • Skill in use of computer and other accounting software and databases
  • Knowledge of financial records, including but not limited to, federal and state tax returns, financial and bank statements.
  • Ability to identify discrepancies and other forms of activity that would generate audit exceptions.
  • Ability to perform audit engagements.
  • Proficiency in both oral and written communication
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Minimum of 4 years of work experience in accounting or related field.
  • Municipal government experience.
  • Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business
  • Professional designation in auditing, accounting and / or government accounting / finance.
  • Licensures and Certifications

  • None required
  • Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

    Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

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