Transaction Privilege Tax Auditor

DEPT OF REVENUE

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Job Location:

Address: 1600 W Monroe St Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:
Salary: $40,000 per year / $19.23 per hour;
Grade: 19;
Closing Date:
Until closed

The Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Auditor 2, City Services is responsible for performing routine to moderately-complex audits and refund reviews for state and cities/towns subject to transaction privilege and use tax, and reviewing various state and city/town tax issues from simple to average complexity. This role determines tax liabilities involving transaction privilege, excise, and use taxes, and prepares working papers and audit findings/determinations for the final audit memorandum.

Supervision:
This position does not have direct reports.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Audit Reviews

• Conduct routine to moderately-complex audit and refund reviews from simple to average complexity involving the accurate calculation and application of tax laws, rules and regulations, policies, and procedures of the department in a consistent manner to all taxpayers.
• Accurate and timely examinations of audits based on information requested through correspondence with taxpayers and/or changes in calculations resulting from information provided regarding the audit.
• Inspects and examines returns, makes determinations, and recommends return of audits.
• Elicits clarifying information, accepts evidence, evaluates both testimony in a written decision, and prepares case files if/as necessary.
• Fully documents audits to support the department's position and maintain the audit file in an orderly manner.
• Prepares work papers, audit reports, and weekly reports.

Research & Analysis

• Research routine to moderately-complex issues and resolves taxpayer appeals timely, fairly, accurately and consistently.
• Explains audit adjustments and conclusions to taxpayers and/or representatives.
• Discusses audit adjustments and positions with taxpayers and/or representatives.
• Educates taxpayers in tax law, rules and regulations and ensures taxpayer compliance through the audit process.

Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities.
• Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through: attending staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated; completing all required training in a timely manner; participating in assigned work teams as appropriate; may complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested; preparing for and actively participating in 1:1 coaching with supervisor;
  
  maximizing work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); providing recommendations for process improvement; engaging in continuous improvement efforts as assigned; other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Associate’s Degree (e.g., A.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
• Minimum of six (6) months audit-related experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• None.

Knowledge/Understanding

• Basic knowledge of transaction privilege and use tax laws, policies, and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of…