Senior Tax Auditor Examination City of Cleveland
- 4.0 Cleveland, OH Job Details Full-time $33,820.80
- $76,248.32 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Tax return preparation Accounting systems Writing skills Tax audits Driver's License Productivity software Full Job Description Salary $33,820.80
- $76,248.32 Annually Location 1506
- Internal Audit Job Type Full-time Job Number
CS2026-066
Department 1506
- Finance
- Internal Audit Division 150601
- Bureau Of Internal Audit Opening Date 06/15/2026 Closing Date 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description
SENIOR TAX AUDITOR
Examination (OPEN)
CS2026-066
Application Open Date:
06/15/2026
Application Close Date:
06/29/2026
SALARY:
$33,820.80
32 per year.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
This application is not for an immediate opening, by submitting an application you are applying to take a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. To learn more about the Civil Service examinations and Eligible Lists please visit the
Cleveland Civil Service Webpage:
FAQs | City of Cleveland, Ohio To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver's License, etc...) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications at the time of submitting your application. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or
JPEG EXAMINATION INFORMATION EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant's academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate's application and on academic training based on required credentials. Examples of Duties Under adinistrative supervision, audits and examines various municipal income tax accounts from individuals, businesses, and employers and recommends areas for targeted compliance programs or in-depth audits. Assigns, performs, summarizes, and communicates results of tax investigations. Makes recommendations for appropriate action based upon results of investigations. Conducts the more complex compliance programs and audits. Works with other divisional staff to complete tasks and to train and/or check the work of divisional staff if needed. Assists taxpayers and businesses in person within and outside of the office, over the phone, internet, and thru written correspondence. Performs other job-related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required. One year offull-time paid experience in accounting or auditing required. One year full-time paid experience in the preparation and LQ auditing of income taxes required. {
Substitution:
One year of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted for each year of college lacking) Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software packages. Strong analytical, problem
- solving, writing, and verbal communication skills are required.
Valid State of Ohio Driver's License Reminder:
Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the accepting applications. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to and include the Job Title in the email. Supplemental Information
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant's supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.
NOTE:
Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.
Reminder:
To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver's License, etc…) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion. The City's guiding principles are as follows : Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do. The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire. Employer City of Cleveland Address 601 Lakeside Avenue Cleveland, Ohio, 44114 Phone 216-664-2493