Sales & Use Tax Auditor

General Purpose

Under the general direction of the Budget and Tax Manager, responsible for the enforcement of tax compliance as provided for in the Municipal Code by auditing taxpayer records; reviewing construction use tax reconciliations; educating taxpayers; and providing customer service.

Supervision Received

Under the general supervision of the Budget & Tax Manager

Supervision Exercised

None

The Qualified Individual

Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion, while espousing safety at all times.

Audit and Compliance

• Conduct sales tax audits of currently operating businesses within the City of Steamboat Springs.
• Prepare draft and final audit findings.
• Generate assessments.
• Conduct internal audits of city departments that collect sales tax.
• Review and research the City of Steamboat Springs Sales & Use Tax Code and Regulations.
• Recommend and draft changes to the code and/or regulations.

Construction Use Tax Reconciliations

• Review construction permits to ensure proper use tax deposits and other fees are paid.
• Review construction use tax reconciliations.
• Conduct construction use tax audits, as needed.
• Sign off in the building department software for the Finance portion of the required certificate of occupancy.

Delinquencies

• Manage all sales tax delinquencies.
• Follow up with telephone calls to taxpayers.
• Send Notices of Determination with estimated assessments.
• Create and maintain public tax information brochures.
• Attend available trainings and participate in the Colorado Tax Auditor Coalition meetings.

Reporting

• Manage the monthly statistical reporting provided to City Council, staff, and the public.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive statistical reports on the city’s sales and use tax data.
• Manage, prepare, and remit the quarterly sales tax returns to the City and the State.
• Manage and prepare the quarterly tax surveys to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
• Prepare the year end ACFR statistics and audit schedules.

General Accounting and Administration

• Review and verify all Claims for Refund submitted for City sales or use tax.
• Determine if additional document review or audit is necessary.
• Submit check requests for refunds.
• Prepare journal entries as needed.
• Collaborate with the tax division to maintain the Municipal Tax page of the city website.

Records Retention

Record and maintain all essential documents in adherence to City’s current records retention policies.

Public Education

• Develop, implement, and present training seminars for the public.
• Create and maintain public tax information brochures.
• Network with local entities such as the community college and the chamber of commerce.
• Stay updated on the most current tax topics and audit issues.

Customer Service

• Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers on sales tax and building use tax questions.
• Respond to inquiries/complaints related to tax ordinance compliance.
• Provide data to community partners in as allowable in accordance with the code.

Peripherals Duties

• Assist Finance Department staff on special projects as requested by the Director and/or Manager.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Personal computer.
• Variety of office equipment, machines and telephone.

Physical Demands

• Frequently sit and talk or hear.
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Hybrid remote/office sharing work environment due to the ongoing reconstruction of City Hall.
• Transition to a more traditional office work environment upon the completion of City Hall in Spring 2025.
• Physical attendance at certain meetings required.
• Eligible for occasional and limited remote work with supervisor approval and in accordance with City employment policies.
• Some travel required.

Selection Guidelines

• Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

Special Requirements

• State of Colorado driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Steamboat Springs is an equal opportunity employer.

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