Auditor III

About the role

This position works within the Personal Property & Business License Division, performing complex audits and administrative tax appeals of Business, Professional and Occupational License tax (BPOL) and Business Personal Property tax (BPP) returns.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements team audits, providing technical guidance to staff on researching taxpayer records and state/county laws, regulations, and case histories.
• Conducts sensitive interviews and field investigations to gather pertinent information and documentation.
• Assists in establishing criteria for selecting returns or businesses for audit and developing division-wide audit practices and procedures.
• Conducts in-depth research projects to determine the impact of pending state and federal legislation in the area of specialty.
• Researches and interprets drafts of technical bulletins, internal memoranda, and state rulings.
• May appear in court as an expert witness.
• Contacts businesses and their representatives to schedule audits, obtain accounting records, and discuss audit findings, including additional taxes, penalties, and interest.
• Assists discovery and compliance staff in resolving complex tax matters related to compliance with tax laws.
• Performs other research and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field, with major coursework in accounting, auditing, or finance.
• Three years of professional experience in auditing or accounting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, methods, and practices, combined with management principles, methods, and practices.
• Two or more years of experience working for a local or federal government in tax, auditing, accounting, or finance.
• Three or more years of experience in conducting audits of both large and small businesses.
• Three or more years of experience in auditing financial statements used in the preparation of business income tax returns.
• Three or more years of experience preparing and/or interpreting business income tax returns.
• Two or more years of experience interpreting state and county codes to determine proper tax implications.
• Two or more years of experience interpreting and using state and local tax laws, regulations, and departmental policies, including business personal property tax laws and BPOL codes, exemptions, and similar regulations.
• Two or more years of experience in conducting peer reviews and actively participating in working group sessions.
• Two or more years of experience handling time-sensitive audit projects and completing them in a timely manner.
• Strong research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate accounting data and complex tax issues, then communicate findings clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.

Schedule

This position requires a flexible schedule, including the ability to work overtime during peak seasons or as business needs demand.

Physical Requirements

• Position is basically sedentary; requires some walking, standing, and carrying items up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.