Auditor II, Sales Tax

POSITION TITLE: Auditor II, Sales Tax (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8101
DEPARTMENT: Sales Tax
LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $62,126.00 - 103,544.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $70,000.00 - 87,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 5/9/2025.

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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking an Auditor II, Sales Tax & Revenue to join our Finance department. This is a full-time salaried position with the City with an anticipated hiring salary range of $70,000.00 - $87,000.00 a year! The Sales Tax Department is responsible for approximately 50% of the City’s governmental revenue. Sales and use taxes are the key source of funding for core government functions like safety, roads, multi-use path infrastructure and parks. The Auditor II, Sales Tax & Revenue will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate collection, reporting, and compliance of sales and use tax revenues. Your responsibilities will include planning, scheduling, and conducting sales, use and lodging tax audits along with taxpayer education concerning sales and use tax, lodging tax, licensing and audit. With a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills, you will collaborate cross-functionally to optimize revenue collection processes, uphold regulatory standards, and contribute to the fiscal health and transparency of our community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Examine accounting records to verify transactions have been properly recorded and are in compliance with the City Code for sales and use tax, and lodging tax.
• Review audit results with business owner and/or representative, including procedures used, and applicable City Code.
• Review and approve construction project cost reports for tax reconciliation related to building permits.
• Review and investigate refund claims and exemption applications.
• Potential to serve as City representative in formal hearing related to disputes in tax assessments.
• Research and answer taxpayer questions regarding City tax and licensing regulations verbally and in writing.
• Educate taxpayers concerning sales and use tax, lodging tax, licensing, audit, collection procedures, and tax return preparation; including presenting the information in a classroom setting.
• Assist in reviewing, drafting, and revising City Code and regulations.
• Participate in process improvement efforts in the department.
• Advise, coordinate and manage relationships with IT and other vendors to support the sales tax department.
• Assist in special projects as assigned.
• Provides back-up to manager and revenue and licensing coordinators.
• Customer service contact. Responds to business representatives and citizens regarding tax questions and/or problems.
• Assists in developing and updating division procedures and policies.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and auditing procedures, and City of Fort Collins Code.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret Chapters 25 and 15 of the City Code.
• Possess critical thinking skills, analytical thought process and business acumen.
• Advanced accounting and mathematical skills.
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects with minimal guidance and various priorities.
• Ability to utilize Excel, computerized database systems, computerized accounting systems, and geographic information systems; experience learning new software.
• Working knowledge of departmental functions and activities.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively summarize and communicate financial issues, complex problems and analytics, both orally and in writing to peers and supervisor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers and their representatives, employees of other taxing jurisdictions, co-workers, other City employees, and the public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence effectively
• Working knowledge of the State of Colorado Statutes regarding the administration and collection of State sales and use tax.

Required Qualifications

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years related experience in auditing or accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

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Auditor II,Sales Tax & Revenue

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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