Tax Auditor 2

Initial Posting Date: 10/01/2024 Application Deadline: / Agency: Department of Revenue Salary Range: $5,232 - $8,024 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Tax Auditor 2 Job Description: Why Join Us Oregon counts on us! Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide us as we serve Oregon taxpayers whose tax dollars support the critical infrastructure of Oregonians' daily lives. Department of Revenue is... recruiting for a Corporation Tax Auditor - Tax Auditor 2 (TA2) position. 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. Overnight travel is required to perform out of state field audits approximately 4 times a year. These audits may be conducted throughout the United States, each generally 1 week in duration. In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within the state of Oregon. ***This recruitment will remain open until positions are filled. We will pull a candidate list approximately every two weeks. Please join us for a Q&A session to learn more about this position! Topic: Oregon Department of Revenue Q&A Open House: Corporation Audit Time: October 16th, 2024 09:00 to 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join ZoomGov Meeting You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Oct 16, 2024 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Oregon Department of Revenue Q&A Open House: Corporation Audit Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612663187 Passcode: 969233 Or One tap mobile : +16692545252,,1612663187#,,,,*969233# US (San Jose) +16692161590,,1612663187#,,,,*969233# US (San Jose) What 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. Setting expectations and timelines with tax managers, documenting relevant caseload issues and communications, independent research, and sound judgment. For a complete position description click here For any additional questions please contact Wendy Brokaw @ Wendy.Brokaw@dor.oregon.gov This Is What You Need To Qualify 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. 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 medical, vision and dental coverage, pension and retirement programs, 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. How to Apply Click on the 'Apply' link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee. The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Complete the supplemental questions. Attach your current resume (Workday job history may substitute for a resume). Warning ? Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity and will not save your application progress. There is now a ?save for later? function, if you need to take a break please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress. Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing. If you are requesting Veteran?s Preference, you will receive a Workday task to submit your supporting documents. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered. Additional Information This is an SEIU-represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur. The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time. Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. Click on the following link for additional information on Veterans? Preference. Criminal Records Check - Employment in any position with the Department of Revenue for all current and prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment. To work for the Department of Revenue you must comply with all income tax laws. This means that the department will check to see if you have filed Oregon income tax returns and made arrangements to pay any outstanding liabilities before offering you a position. If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at: Human Resources at (503) 945-8547. Helpful Links How to Set Job Alerts Workday Applicant FAQ Understanding the State Application Process Help & Support web page The Oregon Department of Revenue strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The Oregon Department of Revenue is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you?re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon ?flies with her own wings.?

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