Tax Auditor (TRD #73642+)

Onsite$56,930 - $85,405/yrPosted Sep 22, 2026

Job details

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $56,930 - $85,405/yr
Posted: Sep 22, 2026
Apply on: careers.share.nm.gov

About this role

Salary

$27.37 - $41.06 Hourly

$56,931 - $85,396 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within 1 week of closing date.

PLEASE ATTACH YOUR TRANSCRIPTS TO CERTIFY THE REQUIRED ACCOUNTING HOURS FOR THIS POSITION.

Applicant use of Artificial Intelligence tools is prohibited during interviews.

Tax and Rev participate in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire

Why does the job exist?

The Audit and Compliance Division (ACD) enforces compliance with New Mexico tax laws. ACD employs a variety of tax research tools to analyze tax data to improve efficiency, streamline processes, improve customer service, and to develop new compliance programs and tax collection initiatives. ACD promotes voluntary compliance of registering, filing, and paying taxes by educating taxpayers, promoting managed audits. The purpose of this position is to examine, analyze and interpret tax accounting records for the purpose of determining compliance with federal and state laws, statutes, rulings and regulations, and generally accepted accounting and auditing standards; complete tax audits of corporations, businesses and individuals; prepare and presents audit reports. This position offers the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, supporting a variety of tax programs driven by business needs. The role is based in Albuquerque and relies on the communication tools and resources available to effectively serve New Mexico taxpayers.

The purpose of this position is to examine, analyze and interpret source documents to determine compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations. Tax Auditors prepare and present reports of findings and recommendations to management, directors, or legislators. The Tax Auditor has some latitude for independent judgment and may vary work methods and procedures, within prescribed parameters. Work is usually performed under general supervision. Work is frequently of some variety and incumbent may set priorities.

How does it get done?

The occupation of Tax Auditor requires independence, complex analytical skills, and mastery of applying professional laws and standards sufficient to conduct complex assignments involving interfaces and interrelationships between and among programs, systems, functions and policies. They communicate with entities being audited, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), attorneys, employees, managers, customers, legislators and other agencies. In-state and/or out-of-state travel may be required. Tax Auditors schedule audits; conduct analyses and inspections, and review operations and/or records; prepare and present reports of findings and recommendations to management, directors, or legislators; prepare audit working documents by examining, reviewing, and analyzing accounting, and inventory records.

Tax Auditors monitor follow-up on implementation or corrective actions; audit information system development, data processing administration and maintenance, computer control and operations, and/or management controls in an electronic data processing environment. Tax Auditors provide guidance, direction and interpretation of federal and state statutes, regulations, and Department policies to all taxpayers, information system development, data processing administration and maintenance, computer control and operations, and/or management controls in an electronic data processing environment. Tax Auditors provide guidance, direction and interpretation of federal and state statutes, regulations, and Department policies to all taxpayers.

Tax Auditor performs the following duties:

Communication:
Annotate GenTax with all taxpayer correspondence.
Answer taxpayer inquiries and provide guidance to less experienced staff members regarding taxpayer inquiries via phone, fax, and email.
Emails, Calls, and Voicemail and Return calls from messages within 24-48 hours in a regular working week.
Communicate with entities being audited, certified public accountants, attorneys, employees, managers, customers, legislators and other agencies.
In person appointments for taxability questions.
Keeps taxpayers and/or taxpayer representatives, to include CPAs and attorneys, informed and apprised of all phases of the tax audit process with supervisor assistance.
Listens effectively and clarifies information as needed.
Makes point of view in a clear and convincing manner.
Writes in a clear and concise manner.
Research & Analysis of Law
Assist Legal Services Bureau in legal matters related to audits, to include participating in informal and formal conferences, providing depositions, and/or testifying at hearings and/or District Court.
Interprets and applies federal and state tax statutes, rules, policies and regulations alongside supervisors.
Reviews and analyzes contracts to determine tax liability or other tax-related issues.
Research, drafts, interprets and applies laws, regulations, statutes, accounting/auditing procedures and program policies.
Independently reviews and analyzes contracts to determine tax liability or other tax-related matters.
Analyzes, interprets, and applies appropriate tax laws, regulations, and rulings to situations revealed during course of audit.

Internal Controls
Evaluate taxpayer accounting systems and internal controls for accuracy and completeness.
Audit Planning
Assist in planning the course of action for auditing the taxpayer.
Discusses with supervisor audit selection, tax audit plan, appropriate tax laws, regulations, and rulings during phases of the tax audit.
Conduct Audits
Participate in and conducts tax audits of small to moderate sized businesses or individual taxpayers, independently or as a member of an audit team.
Reviews audit packages, to include narratives and schedules of subordinates to assure accuracy of conclusions and opinions.
Sampling
Discusses with supervisor audit sampling plans and the application of sampling techniques.
Prepare reporting
Clearly explain the Audit/Refund/ Abatement process, findings, statutes, regulations, and rulings within the narrative.
Prepares audit reports to include narratives and schedules and submit audit results to supervisor for further review and action.
Special Investigations
May conduct or assist in special investigations of individual or business tax accounts.
Training
Attend in person or virtual trainings.
Conducts workshops and seminars for external customers.
Special Project
GenTax Testing.
Outreach for compliance.
Participates in legislative bill review process.
Participates in the development of tax system specifications, testing, and implementation.
Special projects.
Subject Matter Expertise for special projects.
Safety
Provide in-person safety duties.
Verify evacuation routes.
Security
Maintain clean desk policy.
Maintain security controls pursuant to the IRS publication 1075 (all employees with GenTax access).
Secure all paper documents in dual locked containers.

Who are the customers?

This position serves the State of New Mexico taxpayers by providing accurate, timely, and professional tax service while promoting voluntary compliance with New Mexico tax laws.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the areas listed in the ¿How does the job get done¿ section of this job posting. The ideal candidate will also have eighteen (18) semester hours of
accounting or auditing along with a bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Taxation.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Taxation to include twelve (12) semester hours of accounting or auditing (three (3) semester hours in finance or business law may substitute for up to three (3) semester hours of accounting or auditing). Four (4) years of experience in Auditing, Accounting, Taxation, Collections, or Finance may substitute for the required Bachelor's degree.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Must be current with all tax reporting/payment. Employment is subject to post offer pre-employment criminal background check to include fingerprint checks and is conditional pending results

Working Conditions

Office setting, exposure to VDT, extensive personal computer and phone usage. Extended periods of sitting and some lifting. Good communication skills; Interacting with the public required. High pressure/stress situations. Some outdoor work may be required. Travel both in state and out of state depending on business need (not to exceed 10%).

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Agency Contact Information: Jason Padilla (505) 670-2971Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

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