Income Tax Auditor

Under general supervision, the Income Tax Auditor performs local income tax collection, enforcement, and auditing.  Investigates and resolves resident and employer income tax issues.Enforces the City income tax ordinances, rules, and regulations; reviews, examines, audits, and evaluates City tax returns of residents and businesses for accuracy and compliance with the tax ordinance; reports on audit findings; notifies taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issues a refund or requests further payment.
 
Responds to City's income tax ordinance inquiries and complaints; follows-up on all account discrepancies; contacts taxpayers by mail or telephone to address discrepancies; prepares and issues notifications of delinquencies and creates payment plan arrangements.
 
Maintains electronic and hard copies of tax documents submitted for records retention purposes.
 
Acts as liaison between the City and CPA firms and tax preparers.
 
Assists with accounts receivables and the collections of delinquent accounts.
 
Attends meetings and serves on committees, as required; attends various meetings, seminars, and workshops.
 
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
 
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; due to the nature of the job, the Income Tax Auditor may be required to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends when assigned or when requested to do so.Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED); three (3) years work experience in accounting, auditing, or tax preparation; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge of:  *City and Department goals and objectives; *City and Department policies and procedures; basic accounting; auditing, finance; City tax code; public relations; general office practices and procedures; English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
 
Skill in:  Use of modern office equipment; data entry; adding machine or calculator operation; computer operation; Microsoft Office, income tax software applications.
 
Ability to:  Carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form; deal with problems involving several variables with familiar context; exercise independent judgment and discretion; complete routine forms; prepare accurate documentation; compile reports; gather, collect, and classify information; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; communicate effectively; respond to inquires from public and/or officials; develop and maintain effective working relationships; travel to and gain access to worksite.

Salary : $24 - $34