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Out of State Auditor 1 or 2

Why join the team?

At the Georgia Department of Revenue, we are working to continuously provide the best customer service in the state. To get there we need exceptionally talented people like you. If you would like to help us build on our vision of maintaining a highly motivated and well-trained workforce who proudly serves the Georgia residents and business owners, this is your chance to shine!

What will you do?

We are seeking an experienced Tax Auditor to perform state and local tax audits specializing in sales and use tax.  As an Out of State Auditor you will audit, examine, and analyze accounting records to determine the financial condition or compliance with tax code for an assigned organization or program and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures. 

Location: The Out of State Auditor would ideally reside in any of the following locations, without relocation assistance:

Ø  Alabama

Ø  Arkansas

Ø  Chicago

Ø  Denver, CO

Ø  Los Angeles

Ø  Louisiana

Ø  Mississippi

Ø  New York Metropolitan Area (including NJ, VT, and NH)

Ø  North Carolina

Ø  Philadelphia, PA

Ø  Sacramento, CA

Ø  Salt Lake City, UT

Ø  San Diego

Ø  San Francisco

Ø  Seattle

Ø  South Carolina

Ø  South Florida (Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami)

Ø  Tennessee

Ø  Texas (Houston, Dallas, or Austin) 

What do we offer?

·     An environment of encouragement and growth.

·     A chance to make a difference by being a part of a driven and dynamic organization

·     Competitive compensation, paid leave, comprehensive benefits package

Which qualifications are required?

Level 1: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field AND Three years of auditing experience.

Level 2:  Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field AND One year of required experience at the lower level Out of State Auditor 1 (FIP111) or position equivalent.

POSITION SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:  

This position requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related field AND a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in Accounting.  Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript or list of Accounting courses to your profile.  Candidates must have knowledge of tax assessment protests, the Streamlined Sales Tax Act, tax exemption, and the tax penalty waiver process. 

Applicants who have obtained an advanced degree, CMI or CPA designation may receive priority consideration.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  

Ø  Perform audits and reviews in accordance with Georgia Tax Law, regulations, published guidance, and training materials.

Ø  Perform analysis of general ledgers, bank statements, contracts, payroll, journal entries, and source documentation.

Ø  Prepare briefs identifying and explaining audit issues.

Ø  Catalog and house supporting documents in secured systems.

Ø  Prepare and substantiate audit findings with supporting workpapers.

Essential Criteria:  

·         Accountability 

·         Judgment and Decision Making 

·         Customer Service 

·         Teamwork and Cooperation 

·         Results Orientation 

·         Knowledge of the procedure to protest a tax assessment 

·         Knowledge of the Streamlined Sales Tax Act 

·         Knowledge of tax exemptions 

·         Knowledge of tax credits 

·         Knowledge of the tax penalty waiver process 

·         Three (3) years of professional accounting experience in the private industry, public accounting, or government sector with an emphasis on conducting state tax audits or representing taxpayers in them 

·         The ability to work beyond an 8 hour day when necessary 

·         Ability to travel; some in-state travel and occasional overnight out-of-state travel may be required.   

Preferred Criteria:

• 2 years of Sales Tax audit experience

 ·         A thorough understanding of the implementation of Georgia Tax law

·         A master’s degree in business administration, preferably accounting 

·         A CMI or CPA designation 

·         Completing of training on a variety of tax topics 

·         Work experience with this Department, Division, and/or unit  

For this role, the  Georgia Department of Revenue also conducts an MVR Check.  Additionally, a criminal background check & state of Georgia tax records check is conducted on all new hires and you are required to have filed a State of Georgia tax return for the past five years.

Level 1

Position Status: Unclassified

Pay Grade: M

Expected Salary: $74,500

Level 2

Position Status: Unclassified

Pay Grade: N

Expected salary:  $82,000 

This is a work from home position; however, a valid driver’s license is required, as this position may be required to travel at least 10% of the time. 

State Personnel Board Rules for current State Employees
478-1-.12 Salary
478-1-.15 Changes to Employment Status 

Important: All selected applicants for Department of Revenue positions are subject to a State of Georgia tax records check and a criminal background investigation before final approval to begin work. Additional background processes may be in place for some positions, such as law enforcement. In addition, the highest level of education indicated on your Team Georgia Careers Profile will be verified. 

If you need an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources Office at dor-fmla@dor.ga.gov. Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, only applicants selected for interview will be notified for final applicant selection. Human Resources maintains the discretion to close the job announcement prior to the closing date if a significant number of applications are received. Equal Opportunity Employer: 
The Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category. This policy statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, training, and termination.