Tax Field Auditor II

Overview

The Department of Taxes' Compliance Division seeks a talented individual who wants to support public programs through the accurate and equitable collection of Vermont taxes. This position will be involved with the review of taxpayer records for compliance and provide education to taxpayers. The ideal candidate will be inquisitive, collaborative, digitally proficient, and self-motivated and have a desire to learn new skills and software used for tax administration. The ideal candidate will also have strong internal and external communication skills to work supportively with members of the Compliance Division and the public.

 

This is a home-based position. A successful applicant will be eligible for an office allowance and will be reimbursed for allowable business travel expenses. The applicant will need to have reliable personal transportation to attend periodic meetings in the Montpelier main office and to conduct on-site audits, generally located in Orleans, Caledonia, and Essex Vermont Counties. Applicants residing in or within reasonable proximity of Orleans or Caledonia counties is preferred.

 

This position also offers professional development opportunities, and a solid career ladder. Vermont State offers affordable and broad medical, leave, and retirement benefits. Vermont State offers affordable and broad medical, leave, and retirement benefits. Starting annual salary is negotiable based on qualifications and ranges from $49,900 - $67,700. (See below)

Experience and/or education in accounting, finance, auditing, administration, and/or taxation is preferred.

 

Examples of this position's responsibilities include:

• Review and analyze taxpayer returns
• Prepare tax assessments and adjustments to bring taxpayers into compliance (as appropriate)
• Respond to and work with taxpayers and/or their representatives
• Play an active role in taxpayer appeals and/or settlements
• Conduct on-site audits as appropriate

 

Additional details related to job duties may be found within the Job Specification for Job Codes 037770 - OR - 028700 - OR - 037200.

Who May Apply

This position, Tax Field Auditor II (Job Requisition #48379), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

 

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. 

 

Level II: 48379

Level III: 48380
 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact either Renee.Cota@vermont.gov or Heidi.Ibey@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed independently from home office setting or from a central office location, commonly requiring extensive time in the field at the taxpayer's location. Significant travel may be necessary and incumbents must have a reliable means of transportation. Some audit situations may assume a somewhat adversarial nature, requiring significant tact and persistence to complete a successful audit. Pressure from work deadlines is predictable.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years or more of college coursework in accounting, auditing or business administration.

 

OR

 

Two (2) years or more of experience in tax examination, accounting, auditing or business administration.

 

OR

 

CPA and one (1) year or more of experience at a professional level in tax examination, accounting, auditing, or business administration.

 

OR

 

Two (2) years or more of experience as a Tax Field Auditor I or Tax Examiner II or III.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave