24-06132 Revenue Auditor I

This is your opportunity to work in a dynamic learning organization with great leaders and talented co- workers! At Revenue, we pride ourselves on being a work and life balance organization with growth opportunities and programs.

The mission of the KY Department of Revenue is to consistently and efficiently administer tax laws and programs to fund public services while providing quality customer service to the taxpayers and tax professionals living and working in Kentucky.

As an entry-level Revenue Auditor I for the Motor Fuels Tax Audit Section within the Division of Miscellaneous Taxes, you’ll receive supervisory direction and the training needed to independently review and audit tax returns to determine the accuracy of the return as filed, payments made, and the extent of liabilities due (if any). You will review taxpayer records and prepare audit work papers along with written audit reports. When working with taxpayers and tax professionals it’s important that you are professional, timely in your communications, and respectful in providing information and responding to questions. Your attention to detail and ability to use clear communication and negotiation skills with taxpayers and their representatives are essential assets in this job.

1.  Additionally, you will be responsible for:

• Educating and advising taxpayers of their tax liabilities and responsibilities, filing deadlines, tax payment obligations, and department policies and procedures.
• Reviewing tax returns as directed.
• Collecting data, information, and documentation from taxpayers.
• Monitoring deadlines.
• Updating notes, histories, and taxpayer information in agency computer systems and audit work papers.
• Recording notes proficiently and accurately into agency computers systems during telephone conversations.
• Conducting meetings and other conferences with taxpayers and tax professionals.
• Utilizing Microsoft Excel at a basic level and learning more advanced techniques.
• Ensuring the safety and confidentiality of taxpayer information, data, and records.
• Remaining up-to-date on tax laws, policies, and regulations by regularly attending in-house and outside seminars, training sessions, and educational opportunities.
• Traveling occasionally, including overnight trips.

The successful candidate must possess clear communication skills to work with customers in person or over the telephone and in writing, occasionally in confrontational situations.

2.  Qualifications/Requirements/Additional information:

• Required to successfully complete a background investigation including an FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
• Required to comply with all tax laws.
• Mostly at a desk using a computer and telephone. Some local and out-of-state travel required for audits, training, or education.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

The Kentucky Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.

3.  Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree which must include twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in pure accounting courses.
   
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
   
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
   
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Certification as Certified Public Accountant or as a Certified Internal Auditor will substitute for the required education; OR Experience with a financial institution, corporation, college, university, state, local, or federal government in financial analysis, economic analysis, Kentucky tax administration, financial planning, cost analysis, credit analysis or loan analysis, accounting, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Two years of professional level tax experience in the audit, review or preparation of excise, corporation, or individual income tax withholding, or property and/or sales tax within a state government Revenue Department or the Internal Revenue Service will substitute for the twenty accounting hours.
   
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

4.  Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Elizabeth Puckett at Elizabeth.Puckett@ky.gov or 502-782-2505.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D