Position Details
ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Apply
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
Under the general direction of the Supervising Tax Auditor (STA) II, the Associate Tax Auditor (ATA) reviews, analyzes and/or adjusts the more difficult and complex sales tax returns, allocation schedules, field audit reports, and taxpayer accounts in accordance with the local and district tax allocation guidelines. Communicates effectively with staff, taxpayers, and others to resolve assignments accurately and timely. The Associate Tax Auditor (ATA) also trains lower-level staff, reviews and approves Tax Auditor and Tax Technician reallocations and/or redistributions, and evaluates tax distributions that should be investigated, prepares procedural bulletins, and serves as a staff resource regarding local and district tax issues.
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.
Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for full or part-time telework for eligible candidates residing in California.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Position is located in a high-rise building.
- Telework is available fifty percent (50%) of the time.
- 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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
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.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
- Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
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.
Final Filing Date: 2/16/2024Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Other - A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section of this job posting for additional information.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of local & district tax laws and regulations
- Ability to analyze complex accounts, correct errors, and prepare billings
- Must possess excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and strong analytical skills
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of Access and ability to develop queries and link routines
Benefits
In addition, you can look forward to:
- Nearby (third-party) parking.
- Convenient public transportation.
- Located near Downtown, major freeway access, multiple eateries, DOCO, and Golden 1 Center.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Denise Sanders
(916) 309-5811
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Contact
(916) 309-8400
EqualEmployment.Opportunity@cdtfa.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) Requirements
Additionally, your SQ should be no more than two (2) pages in length and must include:
- Your name on SQ
- The Job Control number on SQ
- Please describe your experience and education that qualifies you to be an Associate Tax Auditor.
- Please describe your experience as it relates to knowledge of the sales and use tax law, local and district taxes, and explaining those laws to taxpayers and tax professionals. Additionally, please explain your experience obtaining information from a customer who is not providing you with the information you need.
You must provide specific information in your response(s) which demonstrates how your knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of this position.
Additional Instructions for Applicants
Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.
A completed state application (STD. 678) and any documents list under Required Application Documents must be submitted with your application package. Applicants who are relying on additional documentation (e.g. transcripts, copy of degrees, certifications, licenses, etc.) in order to prove that they meet the minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification (located on the right under Additional Documentation) must submit those documents with their application package. Failure to submit these documents may result in your application being disqualified.
Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties performed will not be accepted.
For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHRs CalCareers Unit at (866) 844-8671 or CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov.
For more information on the recruitment process please email Recruitment@cdtfa.ca.govEqual Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
