Tax Auditor I

About the Role

The Department of Taxes Compliance Division is seeking a motivated professional who wants to make a meaningful impact by conducting audits that ensure the fair and accurate administration of Vermont's tax laws. In this role, you'll review taxpayer records, promote voluntary compliance, and help Vermonters understand their obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analyzing taxpayer returns
• Preparing assessments and adjustments to support accurate compliance
• Communicating with taxpayers and their representatives
• Participating in appeals and settlement discussions
• Conducting on site audits when appropriate

About the Compliance Division

The Compliance Division is responsible for promoting and ensuring Vermont taxpayer compliance, with a focus on early intervention, education, outreach, and fairness. We value service, integrity, and employee growth, as we aim to support Vermont communities effectively and efficiently. Our team includes auditors, tax examiners, analysts, tax collection officers, and support staff.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is curious, collaborative, digitally savvy, and self-driven
• Enjoys learning new tools and technologies used in tax administration
• Communicates clearly and confidently, even when explaining complex or sensitive topics
• Has a genuine desire to grow, develop, and contribute to a strong public mission

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in, or enrollment towards a bachelors program for accounting, finance, public administration, mathematics, business management or a related field.
• OR One (1) or more years of experience in tax examination/preparation, accounting, or financial operations.
• OR Two (2) years or more of experience as a Tax Examiner II or Tax Analyst I or higher, with the State Of Vermont Department Of Taxes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education or training in taxation, accounting or auditing.
• Experience in a government audit role.

Special Requirements

• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting. An Auditor I may be sitting or standing, most frequently using computer and phone. There may be very occasional light lifting, and general walking around the office setting.

Pay

The hourly salary rate for this position ranges from $26.50 to $41.37. The annualized salary for this position ranges from approximately $55,120 to $86,049.60. The starting salary for this position may be negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program