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Applications must be filed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00053679&tz=GMT-05:00&tzname=America/Chicago
We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.
Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.
About the Comptroller’s Office Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more!
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal‑oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
General description The Audit Division employs Tax Auditors nationwide. Tax Compliance is the Audit Division’s primary focus. We strive to increase tax reporting accuracy and to promote greater voluntary compliance for the state of Texas.
As a Tax Auditor for the Comptroller’s office, you’ll join a bright, forward‑thinking agency where a strong work ethic affects and enriches Texans’ lives every single day. We'll provide you with challenging work to help strengthen your skills and encourage your professional growth. This position is one of public trust and requires a high degree of confidentiality in handling all taxpayer records, services, audits and/or transactions.
In‑office work is required for the first six months while you complete Basic Audit Training that requires an overall training grade of 75 or above. Employees will be required to travel approximately every 3 weeks to training centers in Austin, Dallas, or Houston. Teleworking is permitted after the initial six months of training per Audit Division’s policies. Travel reimbursement is provided for business needs.
All auditors are required to attend yearly audit training, which has been approved by the Texas CPA Association and counts towards Continuing Professional Education Credit for those who are Certified Public Accountants.
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements, and who will meet the requirements by the start date, may apply for a Tax Auditor I position. Candidates having experience in full‑time tax auditing with a private, state, or other local government agencies may also apply. Salary and the entry level position will be commensurate based on knowledge of Texas tax law and tax compliance auditing experience on a case‑by‑case basis.
Minimum Qualifications Tax Auditor I:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting; a finance bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration with at least 12 hours in accounting courses; or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any other field with a total of 24 semester hours of accounting.
Tax Auditor II:
Must be a Tax Auditor I, currently employed within the Audit Division.
Five years’ experience as a full‑time Tax Auditor with private, state, or other local government agencies may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
Tax Auditor III:
Must be a Tax Auditor II, currently employed within the Audit Division.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver’s license, current proof of automobile insurance and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment.
In this role you will:
Prepare for audit engagement on entry‑level tax audits.
Establish audit period; review current audit file and prior audit findings as required by division policy. Review pertinent law, rules, and legal aspects, and other available information as necessary.
Follow established procedures to conduct audits on entry‑level tax audits.
Conduct entrance conference to identify availability of records and to review and understand taxpayer’s accounting system. Determine scope of audit and develop audit plan, which includes but is not limited to testing internal controls, and performing appropriate reconciliations.
Inspect and analyze taxpayer’s books and records to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, document exceptions, and keep taxpayer informed of findings. If necessary, implement deviations from audit plans and document deviations to perform audits more efficiently. Conduct exit conference to discuss findings and explain taxpayer rights.
Prepare and present audit reports that conform to prescribed agency policy on entry‑level tax audits.
Verify the accuracy of data entries and reports. Prepare clear audit schedules with tax projections. Properly prepare timely and detailed audit plan documentation and assemble audit package.
Meet training requirements.
Prioritize, plan, and organize assignments in a manner which optimizes efficiency on entry‑level tax audits.
Plan available time to efficiently complete assigned tasks. Be dependable, set and meet deadlines and produce high‑quality work. Prepare for workload review meetings. Prioritize assignments according to age and assignment type. Be receptive to constructive feedback and adjust work behavior based on feedback. Be responsive to inquiries and assignments in a timely manner, regardless of the requestor’s status.
Support assignments through the redetermination process and hearings including testifying as needed. Perform administrative tasks per office and division policy and other duties as assigned.
Important Notes to the Candidate
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. CPA employees in the same job classification, if selected, will be laterally transferred with no increase in salary.
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Applicants may be asked to participate in a skills demonstration during the interview process. An interview score of 75% of the total points is considered a passing score and will allow Audit Management to select top candidates for the hiring process. A criminal background check and verification of employment will be conducted.
Candidates that applied and were interviewed within the past twelve (12) months will not be re‑interviewed. Your previous interview scores are still valid.
Military Preference To receive military preference, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
Equal Opportunity Employment The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
Other Information Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
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We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.
Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.
About the Comptroller’s Office Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more!
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal‑oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
General description The Audit Division employs Tax Auditors nationwide. Tax Compliance is the Audit Division’s primary focus. We strive to increase tax reporting accuracy and to promote greater voluntary compliance for the state of Texas.
As a Tax Auditor for the Comptroller’s office, you’ll join a bright, forward‑thinking agency where a strong work ethic affects and enriches Texans’ lives every single day. We'll provide you with challenging work to help strengthen your skills and encourage your professional growth. This position is one of public trust and requires a high degree of confidentiality in handling all taxpayer records, services, audits and/or transactions.
In‑office work is required for the first six months while you complete Basic Audit Training that requires an overall training grade of 75 or above. Employees will be required to travel approximately every 3 weeks to training centers in Austin, Dallas, or Houston. Teleworking is permitted after the initial six months of training per Audit Division’s policies. Travel reimbursement is provided for business needs.
All auditors are required to attend yearly audit training, which has been approved by the Texas CPA Association and counts towards Continuing Professional Education Credit for those who are Certified Public Accountants.
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements, and who will meet the requirements by the start date, may apply for a Tax Auditor I position. Candidates having experience in full‑time tax auditing with a private, state, or other local government agencies may also apply. Salary and the entry level position will be commensurate based on knowledge of Texas tax law and tax compliance auditing experience on a case‑by‑case basis.
Minimum Qualifications Tax Auditor I:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting; a finance bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration with at least 12 hours in accounting courses; or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any other field with a total of 24 semester hours of accounting.
Tax Auditor II:
Must be a Tax Auditor I, currently employed within the Audit Division.
Five years’ experience as a full‑time Tax Auditor with private, state, or other local government agencies may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
Tax Auditor III:
Must be a Tax Auditor II, currently employed within the Audit Division.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver’s license, current proof of automobile insurance and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment.
In this role you will:
Prepare for audit engagement on entry‑level tax audits.
Establish audit period; review current audit file and prior audit findings as required by division policy. Review pertinent law, rules, and legal aspects, and other available information as necessary.
Follow established procedures to conduct audits on entry‑level tax audits.
Conduct entrance conference to identify availability of records and to review and understand taxpayer’s accounting system. Determine scope of audit and develop audit plan, which includes but is not limited to testing internal controls, and performing appropriate reconciliations.
Inspect and analyze taxpayer’s books and records to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, document exceptions, and keep taxpayer informed of findings. If necessary, implement deviations from audit plans and document deviations to perform audits more efficiently. Conduct exit conference to discuss findings and explain taxpayer rights.
Prepare and present audit reports that conform to prescribed agency policy on entry‑level tax audits.
Verify the accuracy of data entries and reports. Prepare clear audit schedules with tax projections. Properly prepare timely and detailed audit plan documentation and assemble audit package.
Meet training requirements.
Prioritize, plan, and organize assignments in a manner which optimizes efficiency on entry‑level tax audits.
Plan available time to efficiently complete assigned tasks. Be dependable, set and meet deadlines and produce high‑quality work. Prepare for workload review meetings. Prioritize assignments according to age and assignment type. Be receptive to constructive feedback and adjust work behavior based on feedback. Be responsive to inquiries and assignments in a timely manner, regardless of the requestor’s status.
Support assignments through the redetermination process and hearings including testifying as needed. Perform administrative tasks per office and division policy and other duties as assigned.
Important Notes to the Candidate
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. CPA employees in the same job classification, if selected, will be laterally transferred with no increase in salary.
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Applicants may be asked to participate in a skills demonstration during the interview process. An interview score of 75% of the total points is considered a passing score and will allow Audit Management to select top candidates for the hiring process. A criminal background check and verification of employment will be conducted.
Candidates that applied and were interviewed within the past twelve (12) months will not be re‑interviewed. Your previous interview scores are still valid.
Military Preference To receive military preference, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
Equal Opportunity Employment The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
Other Information Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
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