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This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Auditor 4 serves as a team lead and subjectmatterexpert within their respective unit and is responsible for the workflow coordination of the team mentoring of team members and serving as a team first point of escalation. This role is responsible for performing large complex audits and refund reviews for all taxing jurisdictions subject to transaction privilege and use tax and reviewing various state/city/town tax issues from average to difficult complexity. This role determines tax liabilities involving transaction privilege excise and use taxes and prepares working papers and recommendations for the final audit memorandum. This role is also responsible for conducting occasional field audits which may require in and out of state travel up to two weeks in duration.
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Education & Experience
Any combination that meets the knowledge skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelors Degree (e.g. B.A. training coursework and work experience relevant to the assignment.
Minimum three 3 years tax auditing experience
Up to 1 year may be substituted with nontaxrelated audit experience for internal candidates
Licenses & Certifications
Valid Arizona Drivers License
Knowledge/Understanding
Advanced knowledge of transaction privilege and use tax laws policies and procedures
Advanced knowledge of applicable state city and town tax codes
Advanced knowledge of auditing methods systems standards and procedures
General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
General knowledge of generally accepted accounting standards (GAAS)
Skills
Strong and effective verbal written and active listening communications skills
Strong mathematical computation skills such as addition subtraction multiplication division percentage and averages
Strong organization and time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor
Proficient in the use of a PC/laptop in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail Sheets Docs and Drive
Strong proficiency and skill in the use of Microsoft Excel
Strong proficiency in the use of tax reporting and accounting systems
Abilities
Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Ability to interpret and apply federal and state tax laws to audit reviews
Ability to convey tax related terminology and information in laymans terms
Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to work in a confidential manner ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner
Ability to build strong working relationships and partnerships with internal and external customers and stakeholders
Ability to understand and solve problems by applying strong analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed.
Ability to travel up to 5 of the time both instate and outofstate for trips of up to 2 weeks in length
Willingness and ability to embody ADORs core values of Do the Right Thing Commit to Excellence and Care About One Another
Additional Job Demands
In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Ability to operate a stateowned and/or personal vehicle
May experience exposure to adverse environmental conditions during travel
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or closely related field
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
Experience with Continuous Improvement Six Sigma and/or LEAN
Bilingual in English/Spanish
Previous team lead experience
The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following preemployment checks:
Employment and Education Verification
State and Federal Criminal Background Check including fingerprinting
Arizona Tax Filing Records Check
If applicable ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including:
Paid time off for holidays sick days annual leave military leave bereavement leave and civic duty leave
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
A robust and affordable insurance plan that includes medical dental vision life insurance shortterm and longterm disability options.
Higher education discounts for State employees and tuition reimbursement up to $5250 per fiscal year available to seek further career advancement or certification in Continuing Professional Education.
Worklife balance and additional options for life betterment such as the Infant at Work Program State Wellness Program Public Transit Discounts Alternate Work Schedules and Telework opportunities..
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100 employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned or worked and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at: https://www.azasrs/content/newandprospectivemembers.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. If you have any questions need assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation please contact the ADOR Talent Team at
Full-Time