Comptroller - Tax Auditor I - III San Antonio Audit Office

We strive to maintain timely communication with applicants by updating application statuses promptly. The Comptroller’s Office values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, serving as Texas’ accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and more. Personal development is encouraged through workshops, team‑building exercises, and on‑the‑job training, and flexible scheduling supports a healthy 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 for the state of Texas. Tax Auditors handle confidential taxpayer records, services, audits, and transactions. Initial in‑office work is required for six months of Basic Audit Training, after which teleworking is permitted. Travel to training centers in Austin, Dallas, or Houston occurs approximately every three weeks, with reimbursement provided.

In this Role

• Prepare for audit engagement on entry‑level tax audits.
• Establish the audit period and review current audit files and prior findings per division policy.
• Review pertinent laws, rules, legal aspects, and other relevant information.
• Follow established procedures to conduct entry‑level tax audits.
• Conduct entrance conferences to identify record availability and understand the taxpayer’s accounting system.
• Determine audit scope and develop an audit plan, including testing internal controls and performing reconciliations.
• Inspect and analyze taxpayer books and records for compliance, document exceptions, and keep the taxpayer 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 the accuracy of data entries and reports.
• Prepare clear audit schedules with tax projections.
• Assemble timely, detailed audit plan documentation and audit packages.
• Meet all training requirements.
• Prioritize, plan, and organize assignments to optimize efficiency.
• Plan available time to complete tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrate dependability, meet deadlines, and produce high‑quality work.
• Prepare for workload review meetings and prioritize assignments by age and type.
• Accept constructive feedback and adjust work behavior accordingly.
• Respond promptly to inquiries and assignments regardless of requestor’s status.
• Support assignments through 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 for Tax Auditor I:
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting; or
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance/business administration with at least 12 accounting credit hours; or
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any field 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 – one (1) year as a Tax Auditor II with the Comptroller of Public Accounts; applicant left the agency in good standing within the past three years.
  • Tax Auditor III – one (1) year as a Tax Auditor III with the Comptroller of Public Accounts; applicant left the agency in good standing within the past three years.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of automobile insurance
• 36 months of driving record

Pay

• Texas salary range: $5,416.67 – $6,562.50
• Tax Auditor I – $5,416.67
• Tax Auditor II – $5,958.33
• Tax Auditor III – $6,562.50
• Salary is contingent upon qualifications; CPA employees transferred laterally receive no increase.