Comptroller - Tax Auditor I - III Chicago Audit Office

Summary: The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking Tax Auditors for their Audit Division, which focuses on tax compliance across the state. The role involves preparing for and conducting entry-level tax audits, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and providing accurate audit reports. Responsibilities: - Prepares for audit engagement on entry-level tax audits - Establishes audit period; reviews current audit file and prior audit findings as required by division policy - Follows established procedures to conduct audits on entry-level tax audits - Conducts entrance conference to identify availability of records and to review and understand taxpayer’s accounting system - Determines scope of audit and develops audit plan, which includes but is not limited to, testing of internal controls, and performing appropriate reconciliations - Inspects and analyzes taxpayer’s books and records to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, documents exceptions, and keeps taxpayer informed of findings - If necessary, implements deviations from audit plans and documents deviations to perform audits more efficiently - Conducts exit conference to discuss findings and explain taxpayer rights - Prepares and presents audit reports that conform to prescribed agency policy on entry-level tax audits - Verifies the accuracy of data entries and reports - Prepares clear audit schedules with tax projections - Properly prepares timely and detailed audit plan documentation and assembles audit package - Meets training requirements - Prioritizes, plans, and organizes assignments in a manner which optimizes efficiency on entry-level tax audits - Plans available time to efficiently complete assigned tasks - Is dependable, sets and meets deadlines and produces high-quality work - Prepares for workload review meetings - Prioritizes assignments according to age and assignment type - Is receptive to constructive feedback and adjusts work behavior based on feedback - Is responsive to inquiries and assignments in a timely manner, regardless of the requestor’s status - Supports assignments through the redetermination process and hearings including testifying as needed - Performs administrative tasks per office and division policy and other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting; a finance bachelor's or master's degree in business administration with at least 12 hours in accounting courses; or a bachelor's or master's degree in any other field with a total of 24 semester hours of accounting - One (1) year as a Tax Auditor II with the Comptroller of Public Accounts. The Applicant left the agency in good standing within the past three years - One (1) year as a Tax Auditor III with Comptroller of Public Accounts. Applicant left the agency in good standing within the past three years - Valid Driver's License - Proof of Automobile Insurance - 36 months of Driving Record Required Skills: Accounting degree, Tax auditing experience Important Skills: Valid Driver’s License Nice-to-Have Skills: Automobile Insurance, Communication skills Benefits: Flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance, Yearly audit training, which has been approved by the Texas CPA Association and counts towards Continuing Professional Education Credit for those who are Certified Public Accountants, Travel reimbursement is provided for business needs