Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee

THE POSITION

Are you a detail-oriented individual interested in pursuing a career with the Department of Revenue? If so, look no further than the Bureau of Audits. Our Pittsburgh Regional Office is searching for Revenue Tax Auditor Trainees who are eager to learn how to conduct field audits of taxpayers in order to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Apply today and contribute to the organization's objective by helping to ensure that the Commonwealth's tax laws are enforced in a fair and equitable manner. Advance your career with our team!

Current college students within 6 months of obtaining their bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Tax Auditor Trainee, you will participate in a structured training program that provides you with the skills needed to conduct fair, equitable, and efficient audits to determine compliance with applicable Commonwealth of Pennsylvania laws and regulations. You will have the opportunity to work alongside auditors to gather preliminary information, contact taxpayers to schedule audits, assist with the pre and post audit conferences, as well as examine and analyze financial records. Additional responsibilities include learning how to:

• Research departmental records for tax reporting and audit history
• Visually inspect taxpayer facilities
• Identify records and design appropriate audit procedures
• Write narratives to document audit findings
• Educate taxpayers and representatives on appeal rights, timeframes, and procedures
• Complete and file various administrative reports

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, ad hoc. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• On site parking is available.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree that includes 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 6 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credit.

Other Requirements:

• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Lawrence, Butler, Armstrong, Allegheny, Westmoreland, Beaver, Washington, Greene, or Fayette County before the date of hire.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verificati