Revenue Tax Auditor

About the role

The Revenue Tax Auditor position involves conducting field audits on behalf of the State of Indiana on a wide range of taxpayers. The role requires analyzing books and records of businesses to ensure compliance with Indiana tax laws while maintaining high levels of customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze books and records of businesses to ensure compliance with Indiana tax laws.
• Generate data requests and extract, evaluate, and use information from various business records.
• Interview and solicit pertinent information from taxpayers and their representatives, including those who may be uncooperative or hostile.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, taxpayers, and representatives involved in the audit process.
• Travel overnight in the performance of assigned audits.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards and procedures.
• General knowledge of statutes, regulations, and case law pertinent to tax compliance.
• Ability to articulate or demonstrate the ability to generate data requests and extract, evaluate, and use information from a variety of business records.
• Ability to effectively interview and solicit pertinent information from taxpayers and their representatives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, taxpayers, their representatives, and others involved in the audit process.
• Ability to travel overnight in the performance of assigned audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 hours of accounting coursework in a bachelor's degree.
• At least 7 years of tax auditing experience.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage), vision, and dental plans.
• A wellness rewards program.
• A health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
• A 457(b) account with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plans.
• A robust, comprehensive leave policy including paid New Parent Leave and Childbirth Recovery Leave.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• An education reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.
• A referral bonus program.
• An employee assistance program.
• A qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

This position is located in Terre Haute, IN and/or Fort Wayne, IN. The ideal applicant would preferably live within proximity to either city.

Benefits of Employment With the State of Indiana

• A comprehensive benefit package including medical, vision, and dental plans.
• A wellness rewards program.
• A health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
• A 457(b) account with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plans.
• A robust, comprehensive leave policy including paid New Parent Leave and Childbirth Recovery Leave.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• An education reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.
• A referral bonus program.
• An employee assistance program.
• A qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.