Tax and Revenue Auditor 3 - Revenue - See Posting

Under limited supervision, performs advanced level tax auditing involving the onsite or off-site examination of highly complex accounting systems, accounts, journals, payroll records, invoices, inventories and budget and financial records of businesses, corporate accounts and local government entities to determine the proper reporting and payment of taxes and compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations. May conduct desk audits from information and records supplied by taxpayers through electronic means such as compact disks, flash drives, etc.  Contacts with attorneys, accountants, business owners, and government officials are extensive.
 
  Examinations of records include a review for completeness, accuracy and compliance with statutory rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the lawful completion of returns and reporting. Requires in-depth knowledge of state and federal tax laws and regulations and the ability to use independent judgment to apply that to materials under review.  Interact with taxpayers or their representatives by written and oral communication, email, fax, phone, or other methods. Utilize the Department Integrated Tax System to generate audit working papers and documentation necessary to complete the audit process. Review and test the Integrated Tax System as needed for functionality within the system and report problems or issues with the system. Required to follow confidentiality rules regarding taxpayer information. Contact with attorneys, accountants, business, and government officials is extensive.   May represent the State as a witness in hearings.

  A Tax and Revenue Auditor 3 has acquired a thorough knowledge of tax laws and is familiar with the accounting and financial systems in many industries and governments and performs highly complex audits while exercising considerable independent judgment, working under limited supervision. Positions at this level train new auditors and act as the lead auditor in group audits. 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.
   

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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 degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, financial management or a closely related field, which must have included twelve (12) semester hours of accounting.
 
Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in professional tax related auditing or accounting work. 
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 highspeed internet access of at least four (4) to six (6) megabit speed is also required.
 
Promotional Only: Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Tax and Revenue Auditor 2 with the West Virginia State Tax Department.

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

PG:  17     $45,657 - $80,045

Market Rate: $71,144

Email applications to TaxCareers@wv.gov 
 Mail to:
 Tax Commissioner
 WV State Tax Division
 P.O. Box 11771
 Charleston, WV 25339
 
 Please include posting number TAUD250004 and job title Tax and Revenue Auditor 3 on application.  For questions, call the Tax Division at 304-558-8528.

 

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Salary : $45,657 - $80,045