Tax Auditor - Tax Compliance and Education Division (Finance Department)

Tax Auditor - Tax Compliance and Education Division (Finance Department) City of Phoenix - 4.1 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $71,240 - $95,451 a year 4 hours ago Benefits 401(a) Commuter assistance Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Financial auditing Sales tax Customer service Bachelor's degree in finance Writing skills Tax audits Bachelor's degree in business Public speaking Research Finance Databases Analysis skills Driver's License Bachelor's degree GAAS Driving GAAP Accounting standards Bachelor's degree in accounting Regulatory audits Business Accounting Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Job

ID 61669

Job Category Accounting, Budget, & Finance Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Employers for the past two years, the City of Phoenix strives to be an employer of choice. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards. With more than 14,000 employees working across 41 departments, the City of Phoenix also offers the opportunity for career growth and advancement. Join our team and be a part of building the Phoenix of tomorrow! The City of Phoenix is seeking a highly skilled, detail-driven Tax Auditor with the analytical insight to ensure accuracy, compliance, and fiscal integrity in the Finance department. The Tax Auditor position is responsible for analyzing and auditing accounting books and records of businesses to determine compliance with transaction privilege (sales) and use tax for the State of Arizona and all local jurisdictions. This is an entry-level position that will receive extensive training from a lead Auditor, direct Supervisor, or Audit Manager.

Responsibilities include:

Interpreting laws and regulations to determine compliance with the Arizona Revised Statutes and Model City Tax Code. Providing education and assistance to Taxpayers on the requirements of the State & City Tax Code. Performing audits in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and State & City Tax Law Communicating in person and virtually with Taxpayer and their representatives. The successful candidate portrays a willingness to collaborate to find the best solutions, uses their ingenuity and judgement in the audit process, takes the initiative to research businesses to obtain possible audit leads, and is discreet in their findings. Upon supervisory and department head approval, this position may work remotely up to 3 days per week.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Understanding of tax laws and regulations to determine compliance. Arizona Revised Statute Title 42 tax law knowledge. Model City Tax Code tax knowledge. Ability to learn job-related material primarily through training and observation to effectively perform job duties. Possess strong analytical skills and have intermediate level of Microsoft Excel and Word skills. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Procedures. Possess effective oral and written communication skills. Proficient understanding of accounting books and records.

SALARY Pay Range:

$71,240 to $95,451 annually.

Hiring Range:

$71,240 to $74,796.80 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only:

Please understand that this is pay grade 054. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance. Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.

BENEFITS A

comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, for more details: Pension Information 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or

HSA/HDHP

plans Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually Dental, vision, and life insurance options Employer paid long-term disability Free Bus/light rail pass Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in accounting and auditing work. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, . The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: Experience interpreting Arizona Revised Statutes Title 42 and Model City Tax Code. Experience with Transaction Privilege and Use Tax auditing. Experience with Accounting and Bookkeeping. Experience in effectively communicating through public speaking, written reports and presentations. GAAP Accounting Theory & Practices Experience. Experience with GAAS Accounting Principles. Experience providing education and assistance to customers. Experience interpreting laws and regulations to determine compliance. Experience using computer databases and spreadsheet software. Experience in conducting investigations and interviews. Proficient experience using Microsoft Excel programs. Experience in providing quality customer service.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 28, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document , your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

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