Tax and Revenue Auditor 3

About the Department

Under limited supervision, performs advanced-level tax auditing work involving the onsite or off-site examination of highly complex accounting systems, accounts, journals, payroll records, invoices, inventories and budget and financial records of businesses, corporate accounts and local government entities to determine the proper reporting and payment of taxes and compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations. May conduct desk audits from information and records supplied by taxpayers through electronic means such as compact disks, flash drives, etc.  Contacts with attorneys, accountants, business owners, and government officials are extensive.

Examinations of records include a review for completeness, accuracy and compliance with statutory rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the lawful completion of returns and reporting. Requires in-depth knowledge of state and federal tax laws and regulations and the ability to use independent judgment to apply that to materials under review. Interact with taxpayers or their representatives by written and oral communication, email, fax, phone, or other methods. Utilize the Department Integrated Tax System to generate audit working papers and documentation necessary to complete the audit process. Review and test the Integrated Tax System as needed for functionality within the system and report problems or issues with the system. Required to follow confidentiality rules regarding taxpayer information. Contact with attorneys, accountants, business, and government officials is extensive. May represent the State as a witness in hearings.

A Tax and Revenue Auditor 3 has acquired a thorough knowledge of tax laws and is familiar with the accounting and financial systems in many industries and governments and performs highly complex audits while exercising considerable independent judgment, working under limited supervision. Positions at this level train new auditors and act as the lead auditor in group audits. Performs related work as required.

Performs related work as required. The job may require frequent travel for audits conducted in the field, so a valid driver’s license and availability of a reliable vehicle are required. The chosen applicant must have high-speed internet in their home.
 
 Employment requires a fingerprint-based criminal-background check to be provided at the West Virginia Tax Division’s expense. Failing to initiate the process or cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of, or dismissal from, employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered. The chosen applicant will also be subject to a tax compliance check.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online. 

*OR*

you may click the following link to fill out the Application for Employment and send it via e-mail to: [email protected]

Or, mail your completed application to:
 Tax Commissioner
 WV State Tax Division
 P.O. Box 11771
 Charleston, WV 25339
  
Please include posting number TAUD270004 and job title Tax and Revenue Auditor 3 on application.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, financial management or a closely related field, which must have included twelve (12) semester hours of accounting.
 
Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in professional tax related auditing or accounting work.

Special Requirement: A valid driver's license and the availability of an automobile is required. Possession of a working home telephone (either land line or cell phone) and the availability of highspeed internet access of at least four (4) to six (6) megabit speed is also required.
 

Other Qualifications

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online. 

*OR*

you may click the following link to fill out the Application for Employment and send it via e-mail to: [email protected]

Or, mail your completed application to:
 Tax Commissioner
 WV State Tax Division
 P.O. Box 11771
 Charleston, WV 25339
  
Please include posting number TAUD270004 and job title Tax and Revenue Auditor 3 on application.

Benefits

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Agency Information

EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov