Tax Auditor 1 (Underfill Tax Auditor/Entry) Bend, Or.

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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 multiple Tax Auditor 1 position. We are looking for talented, detail-oriented individuals to join our Personal Tax & Compliance Division in the Compliance section. This position is in our Bend office; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for in state hybrid work. Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in Bend office and working remotely.

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

This announcement will remain open until filled. The initial screening and selection process will begin at 8:00 A.M. on April 10, 2023. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application materials without delay as the announcement may be closed at any time without advance notice at the discretion of the agency.

In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within (or be willing to relocate to) the state of Oregon or one of its metropolitan areas.

What You Will Be Doing

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

Examines returns which have been determined to have met the section's operational plan. Conducts in person, virtual, telephonic or correspondence audits to determine the appropriate adjustment of tax including business income and expenses reported on individual income tax returns by examination of the financial books and records, including tracing receipts and expenses and matching to and from source documents. Evaluates internal controls to determine if they are sufficient to properly account for income and expenses. Ensures that the accounting transactions conform with generally accepted accounting principles as well as state, federal, and local tax laws, rules and regulations by reviewing treatment of issues or returns. Audits may include single issue, complex issues, business, non-complex partnership, fiduciary, estate, and S or C Corporation returns.

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This Is What You Need To Qualify (TA1) (4,259.00 – 6,528.00)

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;

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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.

Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.

This Is What You Need To Qualify (TAE) (3,398.00 – 5,148.00)

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

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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 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.

Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.

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

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, 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.

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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.