ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD Associate Tax Auditor

Associate Tax AuditorFranchise Tax Board$6,646.00 - $8,740.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 11/6/2026Under the general supervision of Administrator I or II, the incumbent is responsible for independently conducting difficult and complex audits to determine the correct amount of tax in accordance with federal and California tax laws, Treasury Regulations, the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, resource considerations, and departmental policies and procedures. The incumbent is expected to perform these duties in alignment with the department's Mission and Statement of Principles of Tax Administration. The incumbent will conduct audits, communicate findings, and confer with taxpayers and/or legal representatives to discuss pertinent information virtually, in an office environment, or at the taxpayer's or representative's place of business. The incumbent will analyze facts and make appropriate audit determinations based on research and application of tax laws, Office of Tax Appeals and Tax Court decisions, Legal Memorandum and opinions, department policy, and other applicable authorities. Additionally, the incumbent will plan, organize, and manage inventory to ensure audits are completed in a timely manner. Prepare clear and accurate schedules and work papers to support audit conclusions and recommendations throughout the appeal process and communicate findings both in writing and verbally in a complete and understandable manner. When requested by management, the incumbent may also serve in a lead capacity for less experienced and/or new tax auditors, providing sound technical guidance, accurate audit direction, and effective written and oral feedback to promote their development regarding audit and compliance issues. Travel to conduct in-state and/or out-of-state field audits or travel to conduct/attend training may be required. Position(s) available within the Pass-Through Entity (PTE) Program reporting to PTE supervisors and addressing PTE workloads. Additional positions may become available (RPA 2627-00771, 00773, 00775, 00776, 00777, 00778). Position(s) may be located in any of the following office locations, contingent on office space availability and pending budget approval:Sacramento (central office), Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Van Nuys, West Covina, and/or San Diego, CaliforniaThis position is eligible for limited remote working within California based on departmental guidelines and operational need. FTB has a minimum in-office requirement of four days per week for all positions including those that are eligible for telework. This is subject to change. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship, now or in the future.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.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. 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).Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Franchise Tax Board Classification and Hiring Unit Attn: J. Chen P.O. Box 550 Sacramento, CA 95812-0550Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Franchise Tax Board Classification and Hiring Unit Attn: J. Chen 9646 Butterfield Way Sacramento, CA 95827 Drop off at Welcome Center in Main Lobby (may be non-operational on weekends and holidays) 07:00 AM - 06:00 PMThe 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 CalCareer Account at 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 required and must be included.Other - REQUIRED: If you are basing your eligibility on educational requirements, you MUST provide a legible copy of your transcripts as proof of meeting the education requirement as listed in the Classification Specification (please see the Class Specification located under "Minimum Requirements" on the left-hand side of this job posting). Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a foreign transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts may be official or unofficial; please redact birthdates and social security numbers. If you are not basing your eligibility on an educational requirement, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).Supplemental Application - To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a supplemental application. Your response must be no more than one type-written page in length, using 12-point font, 1-inch standard margins and include your first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Respond to the following supplemental statement.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.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.