ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD (536049) Associate Tax Auditor - PIT

Associate Tax Auditor - PIT

Franchise 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: 11/6/2026

Under the general supervision of an Administrator I or II, the incumbent is responsible for independently conducting more difficult and complex audits to determine the correct amount of tax in accordance with the federal and California tax laws, Treasury Regulations, Taxpayer Bill of Rights, resource considerations, policies, and procedures of the department. The incumbent will be expected to perform the duties in accordance 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 or representative's place of business. Analyze facts and make appropriate audit determinations based on research and application of the tax laws, Office of Tax Appeals and Tax Court decisions, legal memorandum and opinions, department policy and other applicable authority. The Associate Tax Auditor is responsible for gathering substantiation and preparing audit reports, documenting the information developed during the audit, and recording audit progress in the Pass-Through Audit Support System (PASS). The incumbent will also serve in a lead capacity for other less experienced and/or new Tax Auditors, plan, organize, and manage audit inventory to ensure audits are completed within the time frame indicated in the Audit Regulations and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

Position(s) available within the Audit Division's Personal Income Tax (PIT) Program reporting to PIT supervisors and addressing PIT workloads.

Travel to conduct field audits or travel to conduct/attend training may be required.

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, California

This 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.

Our mission is to help taxpayers file timely and accurate tax returns and pay the correct amount to fund services important to Californians.

FTB fosters an environment of equity and inclusion for all, and we welcome everyone to be part of our diverse workforce.

This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to

All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

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 Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Franchise Tax Board Classification and Hiring Unit Attn: G. Cunningham P.O. Box 550 Sacramento, CA 95812-0550

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Franchise Tax Board Classification and Hiring Unit Attn: G. Cunningham 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 PM

The 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 Applicant 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.
• Describe a difficult assignment or problem that required significant research and strong analysis.
• What was the problem?
• What steps did you take to solve the problem?
• What was the outcome?

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.