Tax Auditor

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-523610 Position #(s) 280-706-4341-002 280-706-4341-003 280-706-4341-015 Working Title Staff Tax Auditor Classification STAFF TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Salary $7,304.00 - $9,599.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions 3 Work Location United States 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 IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY. 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. The Employment Development Department (EDD), Field Audit and Compliance Division (FACD), has an exciting opportunity for three (3) Staff Tax Auditor (STA) within the FACD's, Central Operations. The Audit Section is looking for qualified team members to join the Audit Review Group. The STA will analyze, research and respond to the most difficult, complicated and controversial tax status issues referred by both internal and external customers and provide complex advisory services to the FACD, Tax Branch, Legal Office and the Directors office. The STA will review and provide input on legislative bills, development of compliance strategies for emerging industries, and determination of the impact to the programs and the Department. The STA will review and analyze historical data and information to assist with the development of program policies, procedures, technical training modules, Field Audit and Compliance (FAC) Notices, etc. The STA demonstrates expert-level comprehensive knowledge of audit procedures, and applicable policies, laws, and rulings affecting Tax Branch Programs and presents and communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to internal and external customers. Please see the Staff Tax Auditor position statement for more details. The Staff Tax Auditor (STA), promotional exam is currently offered once per year. The position is headquartered in Sacramento, CA and may be eligible for 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. Please note: The program will also consider an out-stationed appointment within the FACD Area Audit Offices located in the following office locations: Modesto, San Diego, Ventura, Anaheim, San Bernardino, Oakland, San Jose, and Sacramento Positions located at 1416 9th Street, 7th Floor, Sacramento CA 95814. Located in Downtown Sacramento, near light rail and bus line access. We are within walking distance of Old Sacramento, the Golden 1 Center, and Capitol Park This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more. 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 her e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . #J-18808-Ljbffr