TAX AUDITOR SUPERVISOR

Date: Apr 26, 2024

Req ID: 39414

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: DFA - REVENUE SERVICES DIV

Anticipated Starting Salary: $62,531

Position Number: 22108308

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: 5/10/2024

Anticipated Starting Salary: $62,531

Revenue - Office of Field Audit - Audit Coordination

Position Specifics:

A college degree in accounting, business, or related field with a minimum of 12 hours of accounting required but 24 hours of accounting preferred and a valid Arkansas Drivers License required. The primary focus of this role will be audits of corporate income tax. Ability to review completed audits, research accounts for potential assignment, assisting audit staff as needed during the assessment process. The supervisor reviews suspicious tax activity reports and other lead information that is submitted to the Office of Field Audit and assigns leads for work if needed. The Tax Auditor Supervisor is called upon to interpret tax laws and assist staff with hearing preparation. All work is time sensitive.

The mission of the Department of Finance and Administration is to provide Arkansas citizens convenient, effective, and courteous service which will encourage voluntary compliance with tax, license, and child support laws.

Position Information

Class Code: A033C

Grade: GS11

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $62,531.00 - $90,670.00

Summary

The Tax Auditor Supervisor is responsible for supervising tax auditors and investigators and researching and interpreting tax laws and hearing decisions. This position is governed by state and federal laws, Arkansas tax regulations, and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Supervises a small professional staff of tax auditors and investigators, including interviewing, approving hiring recommendations, coordinating training programs, evaluating the performance of incumbents, and assigning and reviewing work. Accompanies auditors to audit site to resolve tax issues and interpret complex laws, rules, and regulations. Researches and reviews current laws, rules, regulations, court cases, and hearing decisions to stay abreast of changes affecting audit procedures. Disseminates information regarding new or changed audit policies and procedures, interprets difficult tax laws, and assists auditor with hearing preparations. Reviews and approves reports such as travel reports, weekly activity and transmittal reports, and time sheets to prepare weekly statistical report for submission to Audit Coordination. May oversee the scheduling and coordination of audits, including updating and distributing audit manuals, routing audit requests, maintaining records of audits in progress, reviewing completed audit reports for compliance with law or policy, and coordinating hearings. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting. Knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems and procedures. Knowledge of audit standards and processing. Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing the reporting, payment, and collection of state taxes. Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to supervise, plan, assign, and coordinate work activities and monitor the performance of subordinates. Ability to interpret and apply rules, laws, or policies of specific situations. Ability to analyze tax audit reports and records and evaluate findings. Ability to explain tax audit processes, findings, and applicable regulations in legal proceedings or to taxpayers and their representative.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in accounting, management, general business, or a related area with a minimum of twelve (12) hours of accounting in accordance with ACA 26-17-203; plus three years of experience in auditing, including at least one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity. The requirement of twelve (12) semester hours cannot be substituted. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH WORK HISTORY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Applications must include complete work history and references. A resume may accompany the state application but will not be substituted for any part of the application. False, misleading, or incomplete statements may result in disciplinary action and possible termination.

Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 must be submitted to the Hiring Official at the time of interview to be considered for Veteran Preference.

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. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS at (888) 897-7781 or dhs.gov/e-verify.

Nearest Major Market:Little Rock