Address:  1600 West Monroe Street, Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: 62,000 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: Open until filled

The Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Auditor 4 serves as a team lead and subject-matter-expert within their respective unit, and is responsible for the workflow coordination of the team, mentoring of team members, and serving as a team first point of escalation. This role is responsible for performing large, complex audits and refund reviews for all taxing jurisdictions subject to transaction privilege and use tax, and reviewing various state/city/town tax issues from average to difficult complexity. This role determines tax liabilities involving transaction privilege, excise, and use taxes, and prepares working papers and recommendations for the final audit memorandum. This role is also responsible for conducting occasional field audits, which may require in and out of state travel, up to two weeks in duration.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements), with some in-state travel/field work.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Lead
  Audit Reviews
  Research & Analysis
  Field Audits
  Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement

To review the essential functions and duties in more detail, visit the full job description ->   Transaction Privilege Tax Auditor 4 AUN04603.pdf

Education & Experience

• Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
• Minimum three (3) years’ tax auditing experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License

Knowledge/Understanding

• Advanced knowledge of transaction privilege and use tax laws, policies, and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of applicable state, city, and town tax codes 
• Advanced knowledge of auditing methods, systems, standards, and procedures
• General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• General knowledge of generally accepted accounting standards (GAAS)

Skills

• Strong and effective verbal written and active listening communications skills
• Strong mathematical computation skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, and averages
• Strong organization and time management skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor
• Proficient in the use of a PC/laptop in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive
• Strong proficiency and skill in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Strong proficiency in the use of tax reporting  and accounting systems

Abilities

• Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state tax laws to audit reviews
• Ability to convey tax related terminology and information in layman's terms
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner 
• Ability to build strong working relationships and partnerships with internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time both in- and out-of-state 
• Ability to understand and solve problems by applying strong analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and, identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time both in-state and out-of-state for trips of up to 2 weeks in length
• Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks:

• Employment Verification and Reference Checks
• State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting
• Arizona Tax Filing Records Check
• ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check

This position requires driving and/or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, therefore the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off for holidays, sick days, annual leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and civic duty leave
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• A robust and affordable insurance plan that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability options.
• Higher education discounts for State employees and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per fiscal year, available to seek further career advancement or certification in Continuing Professional Education
• Work-life balance and additional options for life betterment such as the Infant at Work Program, State Wellness Program, Public Transit Discounts, Alternate Work Schedules, and Telework opportunities.

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned, or worked, and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at: https://www.azasrs.gov/content/new-and-prospective-members.

If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the ADOR Talent Team at talentgroup@azdor.gov.

*The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.