Tax Auditor

$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly

$55,273 - $82,909 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within one week of closing date.

Applicant use of Artificial Intelligence tools is prohibited during interviews.

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Why does the job exist?

The position involves moderate to large size dollar protest cases to be resolved with interpretation of statues, regulations and department policy to taxpayers.


How does it get done?

This position will:

* Resolve and close 140 to 160 protest cases or 80% of protest cases assigned annually.
* Evaluate and attempt to resolve taxpayers documentation and statues.
* Analyze and research cases and discuss issues, procedures and solutions with legal staff.
* Develop basis for case conclusions.
* Analyze, interpret and apply appropriate tax laws, regulations, decisions, orders and ruling to support case finding.


Who are the customers?

This position serves New Mexico taxpayers, businesses external agencies and the Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD).


Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has experience in:

* New Mexico TRD laws, regulations, decisions, orders and rulings.
* Analyzing and researching assessments of tax refund, credit process and calculate penalty and interest.
* Lon duct and participate m various tax workshops and seminars
* Training other auditors
* Auditing moderate to high dollar and complicate audits.
* Knowledge of MTC sampling.
* TRD Tax Programs


Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Taxation to include twelve (12) semester hours of accounting or auditing (three (3) semester hours in finance or business law may substitute for up to three (3) semester hours of accounting or auditing). Four (4) years of experience in Auditing, Accounting, Taxation, Collections, or Finance may substitute for the required Bachelor's degree.


Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Must be current with all tax reporting/payment. Employment is subject to post offer pre-employment criminal background check to include fingerprint checks and is conditional pending results.


Working Conditions

Office setting, exposure to VDT, extensive personal computer and phone usage. Extended periods of sitting and some lifting. Good communication skills; Interacting with the public required. High pressure/stress situations. Some outdoor work may be required. Travel both in state and out of state depending on business need (not to exceed 10%).


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Agency Contact Information: Angelica Rodriguez View phone number on click.appcast.io, Email


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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.