Tax Auditor (Sacramento Office)

Position(s) is located in the Sacramento central office.

The State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated professionals to join our caring workforce. We are looking for individuals with strong communication and analytical skills to join our team. The FTB Tax Auditor position provides you with potential to learn and grow in your personal development and career all while making an impact to the State of California. You will have the opportunity to advance your auditing skills by working with Fortune 500 companies, high wealth individuals with pass-through entities, and a variety of representatives (Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents, Tax Attorneys, etc.). You will be working with an inclusive and diverse workforce individually or in a team environment, that has a good sense of values and community belonging. The position includes travel. All FTB employees receive a comprehensive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, a defined pension plan, and optional retirement savings plan. FTB offers remote-working and flexible work hours to encourage work-life balance. We also offer Certified Public Accountant certification using general qualifying experience in accordance with the California State Board of Accountancy rules and regulations.

Under the supervision of an Audit Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for learning all the phases of tax audit work by conducting audits of taxpayers to determine the correct amount of tax in accordance with the Federal & California Tax Laws, audit standards, Audit Regulations, Taxpayer Bill of Rights, resource considerations, policies, and procedures. Tax Auditors will plan and organize multiple audits, work directly with taxpayers or their representatives to obtain and analyze relevant facts, and make appropriate determinations that are fair and impartial. The incumbent will then communicate their findings through written reports or organized meetings. Tax Auditors will be provided with instructions on the laws administered by the department, as well as the basic policies, programs, and procedures of the Franchise Tax Board.

As a Tax Auditor, your duties include:

• Effectively communicate audit findings to the taxpayer and/or their legal representative.
• Conduct audits of taxpayer's books and records using a variety of FTB resources and computer systems.
• Confer with taxpayers and/or their legal representatives to request and discuss pertinent information by mail, telephone, or in person.
• Plan, organize, and manage your audit inventory to ensure the audits are completed within the specified time frames.
• Analyze facts and make appropriate audit determinations based on research and application of the tax law and other applicable authority.
• Gather information and documents and prepare audit reports.

Additional positions may become available (RPA 2223-02685, 2223-02686, 2223-02687, 2223-02682, 2223-02683 and 2223-02684).

This position is eligible for remote-working within California based on departmental guidelines and operational need. Some in-office presence required.

Working Conditions

Travel in and/or out of state may be required.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to manage a workload and meet specific deadlines
• Knowledge of auditing, conducting financial examinations, or conducting tax research
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for cases with inherent sensitivity
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with others and obtain their cooperation
• Ability to be flexible in response to changing workloads and priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with receiving and using data and information in an electronic format
• Energetic with a positive attitude
• Knowledge of Federal and State tax laws
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to use good judgment when analyzing data and situations, draw sound conclusions, and take effective action
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good organizational and time management skills

This Tax Auditor classification is the first step in a series of professional classifications. Salary increases and advancement can be earned through the State of California's defined merit increase and promotional processes. Career options available after Tax Auditor include Associate Tax Auditor ($73K - $96K), Program Specialist Series ($80.2k-$127.6K), Investigations Specialist Series ($72K-$118K), and Administrator Series ($84.2K - $134K). Contact a recruiter to learn more.

The State of California's hiring process includes visiting www.calcareers.ca.gov to

• Submit an official job application to job control #308451
• Complete a qualification assessment, and
• Create a personal profile,

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,091.00 - $6,651.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 457(b)
• Flexible schedule
• Dental insurance
• Work from home
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Hybrid work schedules may be available depending on business need. Contact the hiring supervisor for more information.

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or 19 semester units of business law, financial accounting, advanced accounting, cost accounting, and auditing?

Work Location: In person