A Tax Examiner or Collector examines tax returns, bills of sale and other documents to determine the type and amount of taxes, duties and other types of fees to be paid by individuals or businesses, referring exceptional or important cases to accountants, senior government officials or managers.
Business Taxes Specialist CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration
JC-524931
- Business Taxes Specialist
BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST II, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
$8,020.00 - $10,542.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
7/30/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority. Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility. To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video Are you ready for the next step in your professional tax-administration career? The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Business Taxes Specialist II (BTS II) to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most complex and high-impact tax and fee audit programs in partnership with the IRS and other state agencies. About the Position Under the general supervision of a Business Taxes Administrator III, the BTS II is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating multiple tax and fee programs. In this advanced journey-level role, you will lead and oversee large-scale, multi-program field audits performed by multiple audit teams. You will also provide training to audit staff and advise taxpayers on the application of tax and fee laws. Key Responsibilities Organize, coordinate, and oversee complex multi-tax and fee program audits.
Work directly with IRS and CDTFA management, staff, accountants, tax managers, attorneys, and corporate officers of large national and international companies.
Serve as a liaison with the IRS, CDTFA, and Joint Operations Center (JOC)-participating states.
Develop anomalies and analytical insights used to generate audit leads.
Provide expert-level guidance on tax and fee laws to both staff and taxpayers.
Travel in-state and out-of-state up to 75 percent of the time to support audit operations.
Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic, collaborative environment while contributing to the fairness and integrity of California's tax system. You'll work with high-level professionals, expand your technical and analytical skills, and play a key role in ensuring compliance across complex national and international business structures. How did you hear about this opportunity? Tell us in this brief survey. Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change. Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California's Personal Leave Program. This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Position may be located in a high-rise building. Standard office environment.
Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
Must be able to move/transport materials weighing up to twenty (20) pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Telework is partially available. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST II, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST II, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
$8,020.00 - $10,542.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of
Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information "Discover what makes CDTFA an employer of choice by exploring a video of our vibrant campus!" California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas - sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at
CDTFA. CDTFA
offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others.
Department Website:
http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
Special Requirements
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation. Travel may be required in-state and out-of-state up to seventy-five percent (75%) of the time, and may include evenings, weekends, and/or overnight travel. Eligibility for Promotional Exams In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications for the Business Taxes Specialist II, competition is limited to individuals who meet at least one of the following promotional examination criteria: Have a permanent civil service appointment with CDTFA, or
Are current or former employees of the legislature for 2 or more years as defined in Government Code 18990, or
Are current or former non-elected exempt employees of the executive branch for 2 or more consecutive years as defined in Govt. Code 18992, or
Are persons retired from the United States military honorably discharged from active duty with a service disability or honorably discharged from active duty as defined in Government Code 18991. Applicants must provide a copy of discharge papers (DD 214) for verification purposes at the time of application. Under certain circumstances other employees may be allowed to compete under provisions of Rules 234, 235 and 235.2. California Code of Regulations Rules 233, 234, 235.2 and 237 contain provisions regarding civil service status and eligibility for promotional examinations. If you are unsure of your eligibility for promotional examinations, please contact Exams@cdtfa.ca.gov. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
