TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Equal 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. Position Details Job Code #: JC-535172 Position #(s): 280-730-4336-035, 280-730-4336-044, 280-730-4336-XXX, 280-730-4336-048 Working Title: Field Tax Auditor / Associate Tax Auditor Classification: TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

$4,695.00 - $6,173.00 A

$5,805.00 - $7,632.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Shall Consider: ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR , EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT $6,646.00 - $8,740.00 # of Positions: 4 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work Week: Monday - Friday Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD. Department Website: Job Description and Duties THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE. Be sure to review the education, experience, and exam requirements listed under the 'Minimum Qualifications' link and 'Special Requirements' section below. Tax Auditors may be eligible for Recruitment Hiring Above Minimum (HAM) salary rate of $5,528 per month (Range A hires only). Would you like to make an impact in public service? Are you looking for a career that combines work-life balance with fantastic benefits? Look no further! The Tax Branch of the Employment Development Department (EDD) has an immediate opening to fill four (4), Tax Auditor vacancies in a dynamic audit team with the Field Audit and Compliance Division's, Sacramento Area Audit Office's, Sacramento Audit Crew 1. Come join one of the largest tax collection agencies in the nation! The EDD is responsible for conducting employment tax audits and investigations of businesses operating in California. The EDD also provides education to employers by conducting cost-free seminars and participating in outreach events. As an EDD auditor, part of your daily activities will include conducting in person audits and working closely with business owners and their representatives. You will review employer records to reconcile payroll taxes, determine if workers are properly classified as employees or independent contractors, and ensure their payments are reported correctly. Auditors are also responsible for preparing audit reports and discussing the audit results with the business' responsible parties. As an auditor, you play a crucial role to ensure that all workers receive the benefit coverage they are entitled to under the law and promote fair business practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to conduct payroll tax audits while contributing to the integrity of California's employment tax laws. Become a part of the Sacramento Area Audit Office, if you are ready for a challenging career that will improve the lives of others. For additional position details, please see the Tax Auditor duty statement and minimum qualifications information linked below. The position(s) are headquartered in Sacramento, CA and may be eligible for limited telework under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Receive on-the-job and formal training. Conduct in person payroll tax audits and investigations for California-based companies. Learn, follow, and apply the provisions of the California Unemployment Insurance Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 22, California Labor Code, and California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board decisions. Interact with business owners and/or their representatives to understand their business operation and internal controls. Interview workers and contractors to discuss their working relationship and determine proper classification. Gather relevant information to determine the correct classification of workers and wages. Examine financial records to reconcile reported taxes with employer payroll reports. Prepare detailed audit reports to support the audit findings and recommendations. Explain audit findings to business owners and/or their representatives. Attend meetings and participate in Branch and Division-sponsored trainings. Position located at 3321 Power Inn Rd., Ste 140, 220, and Room 208, Sacramento, CA 95825. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). 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). Accommodations Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Employment Development Department