Tax Audit Clerk

About the Department

The West Virginia State Tax Division is seeking a candidate who will primarily examine and audit tax returns and other related documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with WV law. The incumbent will show moderate knowledge of state tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements. Regular tasks include: verifying the accuracy of return filings utilizing well established rules and procedures; corresponding and communicating with taxpayers and their representatives in writing or on the phone regarding issues and questions related to tax filings; communicating with auditors, attorneys, and other agency employees regarding issues related to tax filings engaging in tax discovery and desk audit programs resulting in assessment of tax or denial of refunds claims; utilizing the integrated tax system to accomplish everyday tasks along with other office computer applications; maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to taxpayer information. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated; have good written and oral communication skills; and, preferably, familiarity with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel; familiarity with Google applications such Docs, Sheets and Gmail; a history of tax auditing or tax accounting experience or expertise sufficient to handle basic desk auditing. Performs related work as required.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Training:  Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.   Competitive candidates may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying degree. The qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be certified as permanent.
OR
Substitution: Two (2) years of experience at the State Tax Division OR two (2) years of experience in providing accounting support and/or clerical office support may be substituted for the required training. 
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent paid part-time experience in providing accounting support and/or clerical office support, OR two (2) years of experience at the State Tax Division.
 

Other Qualifications

Email applications to [email protected]
Mail to:
Tax Commissioner
WV State Tax Division
P.O. Box 11771
Charleston, WV 25339
 
Please include posting number TAAD270002 and job title Tax Audit Clerk on application.
 
Note: Applications of covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP's on-line method, are not forwarded to the Tax Division.

Benefits

State employment offers a variety of benefits.  Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

Supplemental Questions

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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