Tax Auditor II

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

Ideal candidate

• 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

Pay

The hourly salary rate for this position ranges from $28.05 to $43.80. The annualized salary ranges from approximately $58,344.00 to $91,104.00. The starting salary may be negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

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.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business management, public administration, mathematics, finance or a related field
• OR Four (4) or more years' experience in tax examination/preparation, accounting, auditing, business administration or related field
• OR Two (2) years or more of experience as Tax Field Auditor I or Tax Auditor I; or Three (3) years or more of experience as a Tax Examiner III or Tax Analyst II or higher with the State of Vermont Department of Taxes

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant
• Experience in a government audit role

Environmental factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting. An Auditor II may be sitting or standing, most frequently using a computer and phone. There may be very occasional light lifting, and general walking around the office setting. Some fieldwork requiring travel may be required. Audit work and review of records may also be performed in a home and/or central office location as assigned.

Benefits

• 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