Comptroller - Tax Auditor - III - Houston South Audit Office

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Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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The Audit Division employs Tax Auditors nationwide. Tax Compliance is the Audit Division’s primary focus. We strive to increase tax reporting accuracy and to promote greater voluntary compliance for the state of Texas.

You’ll join a bright, forward-thinking agency where a strong work ethic affects and enriches Texans’ lives every single day. We'll provide you with challenging work to help strengthen your skills and encourage your professional growth. This position is one of public trust and requires a high degree of confidentiality in handling all taxpayer records, services, audits and/or transactions.

In-office work is required for the first six months while you complete Basic Audit Training that requires an overall training grade of 75 or above. Employees will be required to travel approximately every 3 weeks to training centers in Austin, Dallas, or Houston. Teleworking is permitted after the initial six months of training, per Audit Division’s policies. Travel reimbursement is provided for business needs.

All auditors are required to attend yearly audit training, which has been approved by the Texas CPA Association and counts towards Continuing Professional Education Credit for those who are Certified Public Accountants.

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements, or who will meet the requirements by the start date, may apply for a Tax Auditor I position. Candidates having experience in full-time tax auditing with a private, state, or other local government agencies may also apply. Salary and the entry level position will be commensurate based on knowledge of Texas tax law and tax compliance auditing experience on a case-by-case basis.

Texas: $5,416.67 - $6,562.50

Tax Auditor I – $5,416.67

Tax Auditor II – $5,958.33

Tax Auditor III – $6,562.50

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting; a finance bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration with at least 12 hours in accounting courses; or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any other field with a total of 24 semester hours of accounting.

NOTE:

Experience as a full-time Tax Auditor with private, state, or other local government agencies may be considered for the following higher entry level positions:

One (1) year as a Tax Auditor II with the Comptroller of Public Accounts. The applicant left the agency in good standing within the past three years.

One (1) year as a Tax Auditor III with Comptroller of Public Accounts. Applicant left the agency in good standing within the past three years.

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