Address:  1660 W. Monroe St. Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary:  $40,000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Until is filled

Position Summary:
The Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Auditor 2, City Services is responsible for performing routine to moderately-complex audits and refund reviews for state and cities/towns subject to transaction privilege and use tax, and reviewing various state and city/town tax issues from simple to average complexity. This role determines tax liabilities involving transaction privilege, excise, and use taxes, and prepares working papers and audit findings/determinations for the final audit memorandum.

Supervision:
This position does not have direct reports.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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.

Audit Reviews

• Conducts routine to moderately-complex audit and refund reviews from simple to average complexity involving the accurate calculation and application of tax laws, rules and regulations, policies, and procedures of the department in a consistent manner to all taxpayers:
• Accurate and timely examinations of audits based on information requested through correspondence with taxpayers and/or changes in calculations resulting from information provided regarding the audit
• Inspects and examines returns, makes determinations, and recommends return of audits
• Elicits clarifying information, accepts evidence, evaluates both testimony in a written decision, and prepares case files if/as necessary
• Fully documents audits to support the department's position and maintain the audit file in an orderly manner
• Prepares work papers, audit reports, and weekly reports

Research & Analysis

• Researches routine to moderately-complex issues and resolves taxpayer appeals timely, fairly, accurately and consistently
• Explains audit adjustments and conclusions to taxpayers and/or representatives
• Discusses audit adjustments and positions with taxpayers and/or representatives
• Educates taxpayers in tax law, rules and regulations and ensures taxpayer compliance through the audit process.

Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities.
• Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following: -
  • Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated
  • Completes all required training in a timely manner.
  • Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate.
  • May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested.
  • Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor
• Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

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 Associate’s Degree (e.g., A.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment
• Minimum one (1) year audit-related experience

Licenses & Certifications
None

Knowledge/Understanding

• Basic knowledge of transaction privilege and use tax laws, policies, and procedures
• Basic knowledge of applicable state, city, and town tax codes
• Basic 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 communications skills, to include verbal, written, and active listening with the ability to convey tax related terminology and information in layman's terms
• Strong mathematical computation skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, and averages
• Effective 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
• Proficiency and skill in the use of Microsoft Excel, especially PivotTables
• Proficient 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 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 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.
• Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

Additional Job Demands

• In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
• Ability to operate a state-owned and/or personal vehicle
• May experience exposure to adverse environmental conditions during travel

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, or closely related field
• Experience with Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma and/or LEAN
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

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
-If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then 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.