Revenue Tax Auditor

Position Overview

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers across 60+ agencies. At the State you’ll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has served Hoosiers since 1947 by administering over 65 different tax types and processing nearly $30 billion of tax revenue each year. As an Auditor, you will oversee the processing quality of corporate tax returns, amendments, refunds, and legal appeals; develop methods to increase accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in tax administration; and conduct pre-audit analyses to identify areas of concern. This position is located at the DOR Reagan Facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. Compensation: The role starts at an annual salary of $53,222 with potential adjustments based on relevant experience and skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform field audits on taxpayers, including international companies with numerous subsidiaries, for all listed taxes.
• Travel within the established jurisdiction in Indiana to conduct audits, and travel outside Indiana when required.
• Conduct pre-audit analysis on audit files to develop a list of preliminary questions and areas of concern.
• Write audit reports, summarizing audit results in a clear and concise manner.
• Clearly and diplomatically explain audit scope, audit adjustments, tax laws, and policies to taxpayer representatives to resolve misunderstandings and errors.
• Perform administrative functions such as preparing and updating file inventories, calendars, travel vouchers, and attendance reports.
• Interpret Indiana Tax Code, audit procedures, and regulations.
• Utilize computer systems, the Internet, and research materials to identify areas of potential concern.
• Maintain detailed records of activities and progress during examinations.
• Conduct audits on a statistical sampling basis.
• Provide technical assistance and training to lower-level auditors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 hours of Accounting coursework.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in tax auditing.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards.
• General knowledge of statutes, regulations, and case law related to tax compliance.
• Ability to generate data requests and to extract, evaluate, and utilize information from various business records.
• Excellent interviewing skills to solicit pertinent information from taxpayers and their representatives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, taxpayers, and other stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight in the performance of assigned audits.
• Capability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits & Perks

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) along with vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program to earn gift card rewards by completing wellness activities.
• Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match (similar to a 401(k) plan).
• Two fully-funded pension plan options.
• Comprehensive leave policies including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave, up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, up to 15 hours of paid community service leave, a combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays (14 in election years).
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance and a Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program for covered behavioral health visits.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free Parking for most positions and Free LinkedIn Learning access.