Analyst I - Sales Tax

Salary $29.13 - $34.97 Hourly Location Finance - City of Colorado Springs, CO Job Type Classified - Full Time Job Number 18435 Division Finance Department Sales Tax Opening Date 09/30/2026 Closing Date 10/14/2026 3:00 PM Mountain FLSA Non-Exempt DescriptionBenefitsQuestions Description / Position Overview Analyst I - Sales Tax Are you ready to jumpstart your career in data analysis while making a real impact in the world of sales tax compliance? Join our innovative team as a Sales Tax Analyst and play a key role in ensuring businesses meet their sales tax obligations. You’ll have the chance to dive deep into data, uncover trends, and help drive smarter business decisions, all while working with external businesses and contributing to meaningful city projects! This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year. As An Analyst I, You Will Gather, organize, and analyze sales tax data from multiple sources to support enforcement, collections, and auditing functionsReview taxpayer accounts to identify patterns, discrepancies, and potential compliance issues, contributing directly to revenue recovery effortsProduce recurring revenue and compliance reports, issue taxpayer notifications, and manage inbound responses to ensure timely and accurate follow-upConduct routine FF&E and other simple audits to validate reported activity and ensure compliance with the sales tax codeMaintain data quality through regular record checks and contribute to process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiencyCreate ad-hoc analysis and summaries to support cross-functional operational needs across the Sales Tax divisionOther duties as assigned Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page Minimum Qualifications We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study.One year of full-time, professional experience creating reports, identifying trends, or analyzing financial data using Excel, Structured Query Language (SQL), R analytical script, any other equivalent analytics tools, or a related field Preferred Qualifications The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants. . Experience working in compliance or accounting/financeExperience working in federal, state or local governmentIntermediate or above excel proficiency Additional Information Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back. 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The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page. To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page. Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding! Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information. The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families. 01 What is the highest level of education you have completed? Less than high schoolHigh School diploma or GEDAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or above 02 How many years of relevant experience do you possess? Less than one yearOne or more yearsTwo or more yearsThree or more yearsFour or more yearsFive or more yearsSix or more yearsSeven or more yearsEight or more yearsNine or more yearsTen or more years 03 Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. 04 Do you have one year of full-time professional experience creating reports, identifying trends, or analyzing financial data using Excel, SQL, R, or other equivalent analytics tools? YesNo 05 If yes, please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. 06 Please rate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel. BeginningIntermediateAdvanced 07 Do you have experience in any of the following? Please check all that apply. ComplianceAccounting/FinanceWorking in federal, state or local governmentNone of the above Required Question Employer City of Colorado Springs Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301 Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903 Phone (719) 385-5125 Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov