Comptroller - Tax Auditor I - III San Antonio Audit Office

Job Description

Applications must be filed at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/304/jobdetail.ftl?job=00044904&tz=GMT-05:00

About the Comptroller's Office

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more!

Culture

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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General description

The Audit Division employs Tax Auditors nationwide. Tax Compliance is the Audit Division's primary focus. We strive to increase tax reporting accuracy and to promote greater voluntary compliance for the state of Texas.

As a Tax Auditor for the Comptroller's office, you'll join a bright, forward-thinking agency where a strong work ethic affects and enriches Texans' lives every single day. We'll provide you with challenging work to help strengthen your skills and encourage your professional growth. This position is one of public trust and requires a high degree of confidentiality in handling all taxpayer records, services, audits and/or transactions.

In-office work is required for the first six months while you complete Basic Audit Training that requires an overall training grade of 75 or above. Employees will be required to travel approximately every 3 weeks to training centers in Austin, Dallas, or Houston. Teleworking is permitted after the initial six months of training per Audit Division's policies. Travel reimbursement is provided for business needs.

All auditors are required to attend yearly audit training, which has been approved by the Texas CPA Association and counts towards Continuing Professional Education Credit for those who are Certified Public Accountants.

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements, or who will meet the requirements by the start date, may apply for a Tax Auditor I position. Candidates having experience in full-time tax auditing with a private, state, or other local government agencies may also apply. Salary and the entry level position will be commensurate based on knowledge of Texas tax law and tax compliance auditing experience on a case-by-case basis.

The start date for this position is January 2nd, 2024.

Texas: $5,356.97 - $6,481.93

Tax Auditor I - $5,356.97

Tax Auditor II - $5,892.67

Tax Auditor III - $6,481.93



Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Tax Auditor I:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting; a finance bachelor's or master's degree in business administration with at least 12 hours in accounting courses; or any degree with a total of 24 semester hours of accounting.

NOTE: Experience as a full-time Tax Auditor with private, state, or other local government agencies may be considered for the following higher entry level positions:

Tax Auditor II:

One (1) year as a Tax Auditor II with the Comptroller of Public Accounts. The Applicant left the agency in good standing within the past three years.

Tax Auditor III:

One (1) year as a Tax Auditor III with Comptroller of Public Accounts. Applicant left the agency in good standing within the past three years.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License
• Proof of Automobile Insurance
• 36 months of Driving Record

Important Notes to the Candidate:

• Salary is contingent upon qualifications. CPA employees in the same job classification, if selected, will be laterally transferred with no increase in salary. (An example might be an Accounts Examiner III in Revenue Administration who moves to an Accounts Examiner III in the Enforcement division).

• If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

• Applicants may be asked to participate in a skills demonstration during the interview process. An interview score of 75% of the total points is considered a passing score and will allow Audit Management to select top candidates for the hiring process. A criminal background check and verification of employment will be conducted.

• Candidates that applied and were interviewed within the past twelve (12) months, will not be re-interviewed. Your previous interview scores are still valid.

Veterans:

To receive Veteran's preference a copy of your DD214 (Member 4) is required.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance.

Go to http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/

We fully recognize, honor, and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and encourage opportunities to hire Veterans, Reservists and Guardsmen.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller's Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.