REVENUE AUDIT SUPERVISOR

Job Requisition ID: 48124 
Closing Date: 09/05/2025; 11:59PM
​Agency: Department of Revenue
Class Title: REVENUE AUDIT SUPERVISOR - 38369 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $8,821-$13,114/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

Would you like to work for a professional organization which provides steady hours and an exceptional benefits package? How about a workplace with career and personal growth opportunities? Then consider working for the Illinois Department of Revenue. We are hiring a Revenue Audit Supervisor for our Sales and Miscellaneous Tax Field Compliance Division/Des Plaines Field located in Des Plaines, IL. In this position you will supervise and review the activities of Revenue Auditors, providing guidance, instruction and resolution when needed. If you have completed 2 years as a Revenue Auditor III, and have a desire to lead and help others, then we want you! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply now before time runs out!

 

The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, thirteen holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, plans, monitors and directs the activities of a staff of Auditors engaged in performing audits of Illinois and/or out-of-state taxpayers subject to one or more taxes administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).
• Interprets and explains the proper application of sales and miscellaneous tax laws, rules, regulations and opinions.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Performs pre-audit evaluations.
• Conducts post-audit conferences with taxpayers, or their representatives, to explain audit findings predicated on applicable tax laws rules, regulations, court decisions and precedents.

Essential Function Continued

• Confers by telephone, via computer, or, as necessary, travels to taxpayer’s place of business to discuss and resolve technical or controversial tax issues with taxpayers and/or their representatives.
• Confers with manager to provide information as to status of ongoing audits, or obtain guidance in resolving controversial or complex legal and/or technical tax problems.
• Reviews and approves completed computerized audit reports.
• Provides continuous communication and feedback to subordinate staff.