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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThis position requires one 1 day per week of inoffice presence with the ability to work remotely within Arizona four 4 days per week. This schedule is based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures and is subject to change at any time.
The Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Auditor 2 is responsible for reviewing small to medium refund claims for validity and making a written determination to either approve or deny the refund request. They are responsible for interpreting findings based on their research of the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Code and reviewing the work of coworkers to ensure that the amounts to be adjusted in the tax system are accurate. Additionally they will create the refunds in the tax system and ensure that all information is accurate and will respond to taxpayer inquiries received in the refund email box.
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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 Associates Degree (e.g. A.A. training coursework and work experience relevant to the assignment.
Minimum of one 1 year related auditing experience
Licenses & Certifications
None
Knowledge/Understanding
Basic knowledge of transaction privilege and use tax laws policies and procedures
Basic knowledge of applicable state city and town tax codes
Skills
Strong communications skills to include verbal written and active listening
Strong mathematical computation skills such as addition subtraction multiplication division percentage and averages
Effective 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 and tax reporting/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 understand and solve problems by applying intermediate 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.
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
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or closely related field
Experience with Continuous Improvement Six Sigma and/or LEAN
Bilingual in English and Spanish
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
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: Us:
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
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