Tax Auditor 1

Initial posting date: 08/10/2026 • Application deadline: 08/18/2026 • Agency: Department of Revenue • Position type: Employee

About the role

We are recruiting for a Corporation Tax Auditor (Tax Auditor 1) in the Business Division’s Corporation & Estate Section. This position is headquartered in our Salem office or any of our field office locations across the state. The successful candidate may be eligible for in-state hybrid work, which consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely. To be considered, you must reside within the state of Oregon; current Revenue employees who live outside Oregon may apply and will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, presents, and defends the department’s position at the written-objection level.
• Responds to written objections from taxpayers.
• Creates concise and understandable work papers and reports using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Reviews and evaluates amended returns and processes them after the audit.
• Performs excise or income tax audits on selected corporations that conduct business in Oregon.
• Supports the supervisor in the Transit District Self-Employment program coordination and operational functions of the unit.
• Provides taxpayer assistance by researching and responding to technical questions on various tax programs.

For a complete position description, email Recruitment.DOR@dor.oregon.gov.

Requirements

• Four years of work experience in tax compliance, tax preparation, tax auditing, audit defense, professional accounting, providing law training, or developing tax forms or instructions.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience is acceptable.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field will substitute for up to three years of experience.

Skills

• Self-motivated and self-disciplined with the ability to track deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently with a high degree of integrity.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong analytical, auditing, and investigative skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, explaining technical information, and face-to-face interactions.

Benefits

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Paid holidays, personal business leave, and accrued vacation and sick leave.
• Optional benefits such as basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

Pay

$4,954 – $7,592 per month. This is the non-PERS qualifying salary range; if the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.