Corporation Tax Auditor - Tax Auditor 2

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Why Join Us

Oregon counts on us! Our guide us as we serve Oregon taxpayers whose tax dollars support the critical infrastructure of Oregonians' daily lives.

Department of Revenue is recruiting for two Corporation Tax Auditor - Tax Auditor 2 (TA2) positions . We are looking for talented, detail-oriented individuals to join our Business Division in the Corporation & Estate Section.

This position is headquartered in our Salem office; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for in state hybrid work.

Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely. Training will be in office to begin and then you will need to be in the office based on business need.

This position does conduct some audits out of state.

The goal of this recruitment is to fill the position at the Tax Auditor 2 (TA2) level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the Tax Auditor 1 (TA1) to apply, as the department may consider underfilling the position.

In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within the state of Oregon.

Wha t You Will Be Doing

Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

Examining gross receipts and income or expense items testing records such as corporation accounting statements, entry journals, accountant worksheets, and financial documents used in the preparation of a tax return.

Verifies correctness of corporation records by testing accounting records against source documents such as invoices, bank statements, and canceled checks.

Examining income apportioned to Oregon (includes verifying the apportionment formula, apportionable and non-apportionable income, unitary attributes of affiliated businesses, etc.

Makes determination as to accuracy of taxpayer’s filing method, accounting, and non-accounting documents.

Resolving audit problems of substantial importance or controversy where precedents are conflicting or non-existent. Negotiation of settlements may be required involving very large dollar amounts.

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This Is What You Need To Qualify

Minimum Qualification for Tax Auditor 2 $5232.00 - $8024.00

Three years of experience in tax preparation, auditing, tax audit defense, professional accounting, drafting rules or legislation, providing law training, or developing tax forms or instructions.

This experience must have been in either Oregon income tax, corporate income / excise tax, gross receipts tax, sales and use tax, another state or city with a tax structure similar to Oregon's, or Federal income tax; AND

one of the following :

a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or any related field; or

30 quarter hours (20 semester hours) in accounting or finance including one class in technical writing and one class in Excel and two years of experience doing either compliance work in a tax program or professional accounting.

Professional accounting experience must include at least two of the following : cash receipts, cash disbursements, cost accounting, journal entries, operation of a general ledger system and subsidiary accounts;

posting and closing a full set of books, or preparation of a trial balance.

Experience developing use requirements; testing and / or monitoring processing systems for large tax programs; or developing microcomputer applications to support administration of city, state, or Federal tax programs may substitute for up to one year of the required experience.

Minimum Qualification for Tax Auditor 1 $4536.00 - $6952.00

one year of work experience in tax preparation, auditing, tax audit defense, professional accounting, drafting rules or legislation, providing law training, or developing tax forms or instructions.

This experience must have been in either Oregon income tax, corporate income / excise tax, gross receipts tax, sales and use tax, another state or city with a tax structure similar to Oregon, or Federal income tax; AND

one of the following :

a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or any related field; or

24 quarter hours (16 semester hours) in accounting or finance including one class in technical writing and one class in Excel and two years of work experience doing either compliance work in a tax program or professional accounting.

Professional accounting experience must include at least two of the following : cash receipts, cash disbursements, cost accounting, journal entries, operation of a general ledger system and subsidiary accounts, posting and closing a full set of books, or preparation of a trial balance.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes :

Knowledge of Oregon and federal tax rules and regulations.

Be self-motivated and self-disciplined and keep track of deadlines.

Proven ability to work independently and cohesively with a team displaying a high degree of integrity.

Good time management skills and proven ability to follow through and bring audits or projects to a timely, satisfactory completion.

Proven ability to exhibit sound judgment and decision making when there are variables (i.e. interpreting laws / regulations).

Proven communication skills; including presenting technical information to large groups, writing reports, policy and procedures, and face-to-face interactions with stakeholders.

What's In It For You

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent coverage, , paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave, and sick leave.

In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.