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Tax Auditor SR

Tax Auditor SR

City of AuroraAurora, CO, US
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Tax Auditor

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of : Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora?

  • Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
  • Diverse community
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • Well-funded general employees retirement plan
  • Light rail station minutes away
  • On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
  • Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
  • Access to innovation workspaces

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs professional tax audits of sales, use, lodgers, and occupational privilege taxes
  • Recommends that taxpayers be audited; evaluates taxpayers' accounting systems, internal controls, availability, volume of records, type of industry, and other factors
  • Recognizes different accounting systems and compiles tax information from incomplete records
  • Independently implements and refines systems and processes for in-depth auditing analysis, ensuring auditing practices meet General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
  • Maintains current overall knowledge and in-depth specific knowledge of evolving, complex Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP), and applicable state and federal laws
  • Independently prepares and directs specific areas of preparation for the auditing of complex businesses
  • Takes a lead role, providing specific direction and guidance to staff in performing complicated and intricate compliance audits
  • Presents evidence and testimony as needed
  • Performs additional duties as assigned
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

    Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

    Minimum Qualifications

    An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

  • Education : A bachelor's degree in accounting that includes computer software applications, organizational analysis, and economics
  • Experience : At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in sales and use tax auditing experience involving complex spreadsheet applications.
  • Abilities : Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of auditing; personal computers and related spreadsheet software applications, and knowledge of automated financial systems.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers, citizens, and other co-workers
  • Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Establish and fulfill goals and objectives
  • Develop and implement complex sales, use, lodgers, and opt audits; understand and apply City of Aurora tax code and knowledge of state and federal laws as they pertain to sales and use tax, and direct other auditors in a lead role
  • Develop / manage complex audits.
  • Skills : Strong interpersonal, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Advanced skill in the use of computers with spreadsheet design, database programming, and word processing software applications.
  • Licenses and Certifications Required : Colorado driver's license with a good driving history and current automobile insurance.

    Working Conditions

  • Essential Personnel : When the city declares a local emergency or disaster, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
  • Physical Demands : Sedentary work lifting no more than 10 pounds; Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; Speech communication and hearing are used to maintain communication with employees and citizens; Vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents; Hand / eye coordination for the operation of a computer; Ability to drive an automobile.
  • Work Environment : Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment
  • Equipment Used : Frequently uses standard office equipment, including a computer, a calculator, multi-line telephones, and copy / fax machines; This position may require the incumbent to regularly use personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
  • For Veterans Preference : Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired. Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References : As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

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