Tax Auditor

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.

Would you like to use your accounting education in a meaningful way? Great news! We are seeking professionals who can apply their accounting education and experience to join our team as a Tax Auditor!

Under the supervision of the Tax Administrator I, the Tax Auditor will work at an entry and training level and is responsible for completing the less difficult obstructed claim investigations resulting from requests for reconsideration of the Department's initial computation of Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Disability Insurance (DI) benefits, and investigating issues related to employer protests to the Notice of Wages Used on UI Claim (DE 1545). Communicate with employers, claimants or Department staff to secure wage information and maintenance of employer accounts to ensure the integrity of the UI Trust Fund.

The incumbent will also be responsible for representing the Department at Wage and Benefit Hearings before the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board Administrative Law Judge.

The incumbent needs to be flexible and adaptable to frequent workload changes based on organizational workload priorities.

Work will be conducted at the EDD office located in Rancho Cordova and remotely. Free parking is available. 
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Position exists in Sacramento County.

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 .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.

• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

If selected for hire , you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Unemployment Insurance (UI) program or social benefit program administration, knowledge, and experience.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills utilizing sound judgment, discretion, tact, and a high degree of professionalism. 
• Ability to create and maintain an effective working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Ability to secure and analyze information, collect evidence and facts, and render sound decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments, workloads, and/or projects to meet deadlines.
• Ability to utilize technology effectively to complete daily tasks (proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below, will not receive further consideration and will be excluded from the hiring process. 
The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letter DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should be typed and no more than 2 pages in length. Make sure to number your response that corresponds to each prompt below, while providing a thoughtful and detailed response which includes specific examples. Include your full name, Job Code #, email address, phone number, and “Statement of Qualification” at the top of the page.

1. Describe your experience reviewing financial data and earnings statements that required examining, analyzing, and evaluating information from multiple sources. What tools or methods did you use to ensure accuracy of the data?

2. Describe a time when you used strong communication or teamwork skills to assist a customer, resolve an issue, or support a colleague. What was your approach, and what was the outcome?

Required Application Package Documents

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.