Tax and Revenue Auditor 1 -- Revenue - Tax, Marshall/Ohio/Wetzel Counties

Under direct supervision, a Tax and Revenue Auditor 1 learns to conduct field tax audits involving on-site examination of the accounting systems, accounts, journals, invoices, inventories, and budget and financial records of individuals, businesses, corporations, and other entities to determine the proper reporting and payment of taxes and compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Tax and Revenue Auditor 1’s will also learn to conduct desk audits from information and records supplied by taxpayers through electronic means such as compact discs, flash drives, etc. Examinations of records include a review for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with statutory rules, the lawful completion of returns, and reporting.
 
Tax and Revenue Auditor 1’s will acquire an in-depth knowledge of state and federal tax laws and regulations and the ability to use independent judgment to apply to materials under review. Interaction with taxpayers or their representatives will be by written and oral communication, email, fax, phone, and other methods. Tax and Revenue Auditors will utilize the Tax Division’s integrated tax system, GenTax, to generate audit working papers and documentation necessary to complete the audit process as well as review and test GenTax as needed for functionality within the system and report problems or issues with the system. Tax and Revenue Auditors are required to follow confidentiality rules in regard to taxpayer information and may represent the State as a witness in hearings. Contact with attorneys, accountants, and business and government officials is extensive. Performs related work as required. The job may require frequent travel for audits conducted in the field, so a valid driver’s license and availability of a reliable vehicle are required. The chosen applicant must have high-speed internet in their home.
 
Employment requires a fingerprint-based criminal-background check to be provided at the West Virginia Tax Division’s expense. Failing to initiate the process or cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of, or dismissal from, employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered. The chosen applicant will also be subject to a tax compliance check.
 
Alternate posting to TAUD250003 (Tax and Revenue Auditor 2) and TAUD250004 (Tax and Revenue Auditor 3); one total position to be filled.

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IMPORTANT:  Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.  If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it with your application.

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Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, financial management or a closely related field, which must have included twelve (12) semester hours of accounting.
 
Special Requirement: A valid driver's license and the availability of an automobile is required. Possession of a working home telephone (either land line or cell phone) and the availability of high-speed internet access of at least four (4) to six (6) megabit speed is also required.
 
Promotional Only: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Tax Audit Clerk, Revenue Agent or Taxpayer Service Representative with the West Virginia State Tax Department and successful completion of twelve (12) semester hours of accounting from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required training.

****DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION***** 

HOW TO APPLY:
Email applications to taxcareers@wv.gov

Mail to:
Tax Commissioner
WV State Tax Division
P.O. Box 11771
Charleston, WV 25339

Please include the job title TAX & REVENUE AUDITOR 1 on application.

For questions, call the Tax Division at 304-558-8528.

Division of Personnel application can be found online HERE
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Salary : $39,461 - $68,582