Sales Tax Auditor
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Job Location:
Yankton, SD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Job ID: 34199
Agency: Department of Revenue
Location:Yankton SDSalary: $26.18/hr
Pay Grade: A1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Why the Department of Revenue
At the Department of Revenue we partner with our stakeholders to provide customer-oriented fair reliable revenue administration. Our staff is our biggest asset and we are looking to expand our team of professional dependable public servants.
If you are highly motivated have a passion for service and want to fulfill your desire to make a difference we want you to join our team!
What you will do:
The primary responsibilities of the sales tax auditor include:
This position also works closely with these stakeholders:
This is a full-time position with the Department of Revenue. For more information on the Department of Revenue please visit .
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A bachelors degree in business accounting finance or economics with prior work experience in the accounting field. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator and have the ability to be decisive based on facts and training. Equally important will be a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills discretion confidentiality and a positive attitude.
Knowledge of:
Prior knowledge of South Dakota tax laws is not required. Training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Skill to:
Ability to:
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Job ID: 34199
Agency: Department of Revenue
Location:Yankton SDSalary: $26.18/hr
Pay Grade: A1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Why the Department of Revenue
At the Department of Revenue we partner with our stakeholders to provide customer-oriented fair reliable revenue administration. Our staff is our biggest asset and we are looking to expand our team of professional dependable public servants.
If you are highly motivated have a passion for service and want to fulfill your desire to make a difference we want you to join our team!
What you will do:
The primary responsibilities of the sales tax auditor include:
- research and identify audit candidates;
- audit businesses ranging in size from small local ownership to Fortune 500 companies;
- evaluate each audit candidate and determine the most effective means to conduct the audit;
- verify compliance with all sales use and excise tax laws;
- work with taxpayer representatives including attorneys accountants bookkeepers and other professional staff;
- present findings to taxpayers and explain tax laws policies and procedures;
- resolve any areas of concern found as a result of audits; and
- travel in and out of state 10-25% of the time.
This position also works closely with these stakeholders:
- revenue management;
- co-workers/peers/sales tax auditors;
- taxpayers/business owners;
- controllers / CPAs / accountants; and
- attorneys.
This is a full-time position with the Department of Revenue. For more information on the Department of Revenue please visit .
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A bachelors degree in business accounting finance or economics with prior work experience in the accounting field. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator and have the ability to be decisive based on facts and training. Equally important will be a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills discretion confidentiality and a positive attitude.
Knowledge of:
- generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or the capability to become knowledgeable;
- generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) or the capability to become knowledgeable;
- standards concepts and objectives of auditing financial records of all business types or the capability to become knowledgeable;
- Microsoft Office Suite.
Prior knowledge of South Dakota tax laws is not required. Training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Skill to:
- provide professional and quality customer service;
- be attentive to all details of the work process;
- maintain composure and remain focused in stressful situations.
Ability to:
- manage multiple projects;
- deal tactfully with others;
- communicate effectively;
- conduct audits of accounting systems;
- work with electronic data and automated accounting systems and extract necessary data;
- reconstruct income sales and expenses in order to determine taxes owed;
- be flexible and adapt to various situations outside of the office;
- read and interpret tax laws.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
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