Comptroller - Tax Auditor I - III Austin Audit Office

We strive for timely communication with applicants, updating application statuses promptly via the CAPPS portal. The posting may close early if a suitable candidate is found. The Comptroller’s Office values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, serving as Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer, and purchasing manager. Personal development is encouraged through workshops, team‑building, and on‑the‑job training, and flexible scheduling supports work‑life balance.

About the Division

The Audit Division employs Tax Auditors nationwide, focusing on tax compliance to increase reporting accuracy and promote voluntary compliance. Tax Auditors handle confidential taxpayer records, services, audits, and transactions. The first six months require in‑office work for Basic Audit Training (minimum grade 75). After training, teleworking is permitted, and auditors travel approximately every three weeks to training centers in Austin, Dallas, or Houston with travel reimbursement. Yearly audit training is approved by the Texas CPA Association and counts toward CPE credit for CPAs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for audit engagements on entry‑level tax audits, establishing audit periods and reviewing prior findings.
• Review pertinent laws, rules, and legal aspects; follow established procedures to conduct audits.
• Conduct entrance conferences to assess record availability and understand the taxpayer’s accounting system.
• Determine audit scope and develop audit plans, including testing internal controls and performing reconciliations.
• Inspect and analyze taxpayer books and records for compliance, document exceptions, and keep taxpayers informed.
• Implement and document deviations from audit plans when necessary to improve efficiency.
• Conduct exit conferences to discuss findings and explain taxpayer rights.
• Prepare and present audit reports that conform to agency policy.
• Verify accuracy of data entries and reports; prepare clear audit schedules with tax projections.
• Maintain timely and detailed audit plan documentation and assemble audit packages.
• Meet all training requirements and prioritize, plan, and organize assignments for optimal efficiency.
• Plan time to complete tasks, meet deadlines, and produce high‑quality work.
• Participate in workload review meetings and prioritize assignments by age and type.
• Respond to inquiries promptly, regardless of requestor’s status.
• Support redetermination processes and hearings, including testifying as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks per office and division policy and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• External Minimum Qualifications – Tax Auditor I: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting; or finance degree with at least 12 accounting credit hours; or any degree with 24 semester hours of accounting.
• Experience as a full‑time Tax Auditor with private, state, or local government agencies may qualify for higher entry‑level positions (Tax Auditor II or III).
• Experience for higher levels:
  • Tax Auditor II – one year as a Tax Auditor II with the Comptroller of Public Accounts, left agency in good standing within past three years.
  • Tax Auditor III – one year as a Tax Auditor III with the Comptroller of Public Accounts, left agency in good standing within past three years.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and a clean 36‑month driving record.

Pay

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and experience with Texas tax law and compliance auditing.

• Tax Auditor I: $5,416.67 per month
• Tax Auditor II: $5,958.33 per month
• Tax Auditor III: $6,562.50 per month

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to support work‑life balance.
• Personal development opportunities through workshops, team‑building exercises, and on‑the‑job training.
• Teleworking permitted after the initial six‑month training period.
• Travel reimbursement for required business travel.
• Yearly audit training approved by the Texas CPA Association, counting toward CPE credit for CPAs.