Corporate Tax Auditor
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
Job Posting closes: 2/10/2025
Agency Information:
Kansas Department of Revenue
Audit Services
Topeka, Kansas
About the Position:
Who can apply: External (anyone)
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: KDOR
Compensation:
Hourly Pay: $21.63 - 24.04; can vary depending on education, experience, and qualifications.
Employment Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Pre-tax savings accounts
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- 9 Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-the-job training programs
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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Position Summary:
This is an entry-level field auditing position in the Corporate Tax Group of Audit Services. The field auditor makes a valuable contribution towards the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) mission to collect taxes, fairly, professionally, accurately and efficiently. The primary duties and responsibilities involve conducting field and desk audits on small to medium-sized companies, multi-state corporations, and financial institutions to ensure compliance with the Kansas Corporate Income Tax and Privilege Tax Statutes. Associate is responsible for thoroughly analyzing the assignment, scheduling audits with taxpayers, traveling to the taxpayer's location, examining and analyzing taxpayer's records, conducting research on tax issues, making taxability determinations, preparing detailed written reports citing specifics of noncompliance as well as related statutes and case law, maintaining written record of procedures performed, and taxpayer interaction. Associate will assist during the appeal process. Position requires overnight travel, including some out of state travel, based on agency needs. Employee is eligible for hybrid teleworking and a promotional opportunity after training.
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Qualifications:
Education: Minimum of 24 college semester hours of accounting courses.
Minimum Qualifications: Two years of experience in examining internal work processes, financial and operational records and controls to assess effectiveness, accuracy of records and compliance with statutes, regulations and professional/legal standards. Education in accounting/auditing, business administration, or economics may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
Licensing & Certification: Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred Education: Prefer graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university, with major course work in accounting or business administration.
Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, proofreading, editing, and attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: KBI and FBI fingerprint required due to access to Federal Tax Information files in KDOR systems.
Recruiter Contact Information:
Kansas Department of Revenue - Recruitment Team
- Email: KDOR_Recruitment@ks.gov
- Phone: (785) 296-3077
- Mailing Address: Kansas Department of Revenue, Office of Personnel Services, 109 SW 9th Street, Topeka, KS 66612
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
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- Transcripts (if necessary)
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 ensures you the right to reasonable accommodations. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the State of Kansas. Arrangements will be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any other part of the employment process. It is your responsibility to make your needs known to the KDOR Recruitment Office at 785-296-3077.