Tax Auditor SR

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Anticipated Hiring salary: $74,240.00 - $92,800.00/year  

Full Salary Range:$74,240.00 - $116,000.00/year 

Salary to be commensurate with experience.  

Deadline to apply: October 17th, 2025 (This position is subject to close once a qualified pool of applications has been obtained) 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Performs professional tax audits of sales, use, lodgers, and occupational privilege taxes 

• Recommends that taxpayers be audited; evaluates taxpayers’ accounting systems, internal controls, availability, volume of records, type of industry, and other factors 

• Recognizes different accounting systems and compiles tax information from incomplete records 

• Independently implements and refines systems and processes for in-depth auditing analysis, ensuring auditing practices meet General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) 

• Maintains current overall knowledge and in-depth specific knowledge of evolving, complex Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP), and applicable state and federal laws 

• Independently prepares and directs specific areas of preparation for the auditing of complex businesses 

• Takes a lead role, providing specific direction and guidance to staff in performing complicated and intricate compliance audits 

• Presents evidence and testimony as needed 

• Performs additional duties as assigned 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. 

Education:   

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting that includes computer software applications, organizational analysis, and economics 

Experience:   

• At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in sales and use tax auditing experience involving complex spreadsheet applications.  

Abilities:   

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of auditing; personal computers and related spreadsheet software applications, and knowledge of automated financial systems. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers, citizens, and other co-workers 

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy 

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing 

• Establish and fulfill goals and objectives 

• Develop and implement complex sales, use, lodgers, and opt audits; understand and apply City of Aurora tax code and knowledge of state and federal laws as they pertain to sales and use tax, and direct other auditors in a lead role 

• Develop/manage comple