Tax Auditor IV

State of Delaware
Any Location, DE
Category Accounting
Job Description
The incumbent in this position will report to a tax audit manager within the Office of Tax Enforcement, primarily located in Georgetown, Delaware. This position will be responsible for assisting with the development of detailed audit plans and conducting detailed tax audits.

Requirements

  • Audits tax filings, financial records, and supporting documentation to determine tax liability, and ensure the accurate collection of taxes in compliance with tax laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Researches tax records and conducts interviews which may include field investigations, to obtain and clarify information.
  • Identifies errors, issues, and non-compliance and makes recommendations for corrective action based on audit findings such as refunds, penalties, or late payments.
  • Provides technical guidance and consultation to ensure state tax laws are applied uniformly, deter tax evasion, promote voluntary compliance and educate taxpayers.
  • Explains audit findings which may include tax assessments, delinquencies, penalties and interest due; works with taxpayers and their representatives to take action to bring the account into compliance.
  • Completes continuing education to remain current on auditing standards, methods, techniques, and best practices.
  • Uses commercial and proprietary automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document and report on financial information.
  • Prepares and submits audit summaries and reports that clearly and accurately document findings and supporting facts and recommend agency action.
  • Participates in meetings, conference calls, or on-site visits.
  • Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
  • Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
  • May prepare legal documents to enter judgment against delinquent taxpayers, secure legal authority from the court to garnish wages and arrange payment installment schedules.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401k
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
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