Tax Auditor 1

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Why Join Us

Oregon counts on us! Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide us as we serve Oregon taxpayers whose tax dollars support the critical infrastructure of Oregonians' daily lives. 

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

The training period for this position will be on-site five days a week. Once the training period has passed you will be required to be on site 2 days a week or based on business need. The training period can be up to twelve months.

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.

In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within the state of Oregon. Current Revenue employees who live outside of Oregon may apply and will be considered.

¿Hablas español? ¡Este podría ser el trabajo para ti! Speak Spanish? This could be the job for you!

If you possess language skills in Spanish, you are encouraged to apply!! We offer bilingual differential pay, which is an extra 5% of the employee’s base pay and is contingent on passing the required language test. Please note, bilingual language skills are encouraged but not required for these positions.

What You Will Be Doing

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

• Develops pre-audit analysis, identifies issues, and schedules the necessary appointments. Uses independent judgment to determine the scope and techniques of the audit; develops audit plans and performs sampling techniques in order to test the accounting system.

• 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 issues, complex issues, business, and non-complex partnership.

• Research, interpret and apply federal, state and local laws (e.g. Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)), regulations, Revenue Rulings, and applicable federal and Oregon court decisions by using reference material accessible on both paper and/or on-line computer systems to recognize, and resolve tax issues. 

• Prepares audit work papers, audit reports, and makes changes to a taxpayer's return into a computer system. Such work papers include a full disclosure of the scope and techniques used in the examination, information to support the auditor's conclusions and opinions, and full explanation of any changes made to taxpayer's taxable income and tax liability. Presents findings of audit to the taxpayer and/or representative.

To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email Recruitment.DOR@dor.oregon.gov.

For any additional questions please contact Jennifer Morey at jennifer.morey@dor.oregon.gov.

This Is What You Need To Qualify

Tax Auditor 1 ($4,954.00 – $7,592.00)

Four years of work experience in tax compliance, tax preparation, tax auditing, audit defense, professional accounting, providing law training, or developing tax forms or instructions; OR

An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field will substitute for up to three years of experience.

This Is What You Need To Qualify

Tax Auditor Entry ($4,312.00 - $5,988.00)

Three years of work experience in tax compliance, tax preparation, tax auditing, audit defense, professional accounting, providing law training, or developing tax forms or instructions; OR

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; OR

An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

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

• Ability to work collaboratively.

• Outstanding customer service.

• Able to follow procedures closely.

• Promotes a healthy team environment.

• Ability to perform tasks with a high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrated integrity and ethics along with responsibility and accountability in all professional and personal interactions.

What's In It For You

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, pension and retirement programs, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave, and 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.

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• Complete any supplemental questions through Workday.

• Attach your current resume (Workday job history may substitute for a resume).

• Warning – Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity and will not save your application progress. There is now a “save for later” function, if you need to take a break please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.

• If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, you will receive a Workday task to submit your supporting documents.  Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources

Additional Information

• This is a SEIU-represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.

• Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. Click on the following link for additional information on Veterans’ Preference.

• Criminal Records Check - Employment in any position with the Department of Revenue for all current and prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment.

• To work for the Department of Revenue you must comply with all income tax laws. This means that the department will check to see if you have filed Oregon income tax returns and made arrangements to pay any outstanding liabilities before offering you a position.

• If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at: Human Resources at (503) 945-8547.

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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.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background.  We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed.  If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.