Job Description

Nature of Work

Under direct supervision, a Tax and Revenue Auditor 1 learns to conduct field tax audits involving on-site examination of the accounting systems, accounts, journals, invoices, inventories, and budget and financial records of individuals, businesses, corporations, and other entities to determine the proper reporting and payment of taxes and compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Tax and Revenue Auditor 1\'s will also learn to conduct desk audits from information and records supplied by taxpayers through electronic means such as compact disks, flash drives, etc. Examinations of records include a review for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with statutory rules, the lawful completion of returns, and reporting.

Tax and Revenue Auditor 1\'s will acquire an in-depth knowledge of state and federal tax laws and regulations and the ability to use independent judgment to apply that to materials under review. Interaction with taxpayers or their representatives will be by written and oral communication, email, fax, phone, and other methods. Tax Auditors utilize the Department\'s Integrated Tax System (GenTax) to generate audit working papers and documentation necessary to complete the audit process as well as review and test GenTax as needed for functionality within the system and report problems or issues with the system. Tax Auditors are required to follow confidentiality rules regarding taxpayer information and may represent the State as a witness in hearings. Contact with attorneys, accountants, and business and government officials is extensive. Performs related work as required. The job may require frequent travel for audits conducted in the field, so a valid driver\'s license is required. The chosen applicant must have high-speed internet in their home.

Applicants are subject to an extensive criminal background check and tax compliance check.

Position Counties: Pleasants, Wirt, Wood

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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, financial management or a closely related field, which must have included twelve (12) semester hours of accounting.

Special Requirement: A valid driver\'s license and the availability of an automobile is required. Possession of a working home telephone (either land line or cell phone) and the availability of high-speed internet access of at least four (4) to six (6) megabit speed is also required.

**DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***

Other Information

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State of West Virginia