Staff Tax Auditor Department of Finance

Staff Tax Auditor

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $62,000.00 - $75,000.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

The City and County of Denver support a hybrid work environment. Employees in this position are expected to work onsite at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building three days per week and may work remotely up to two days per week. Employees must reside and perform all remote work within the State of Colorado.

The Department of Finance manages the city's investing, fiscal analysis, budgeting, debt and asset management, tax assessment and collection, and accounting functions as well as establishing, maintaining and enforcing fiscal policies, practices and procedures for the entire City and County of Denver. The Department commits to Denver residents the delivery of these services through a financial structure that mirrors the best practices of both the public and private sectors. This commitment promotes better service, enhanced performance measures, maximum accountability and improved business processes.

The Treasury Division collects, records, and deposits all City taxes and revenues, and disburses money as required by law. The Treasury Division's other responsibilities include enforcement of tax compliance; and administration of the City's property tax programs. The mission of the Treasury Division of the Department of Finance is to promote and facilitate voluntary compliance, strive to ensure fairness, and collect tax revenue that funds city services. By carrying out this mission in a professional, efficient, and customer-oriented manner, we maximize the financial resources available to meet the needs of the community and its citizens.

Specifically, as the Staff Tax Auditor you will:

• Trains in audit procedures and methodologies, including the application of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), statutory requirements, and work paper preparation.
• Participates in the design and execution of audit and accounting tests to evaluate the reliability, integrity, and internal controls of financial and operational systems for compliance purposes.
• Learns to interpret and apply relevant sections of the Denver Revised Municipal Code and Colorado Revised Statutes using professional judgment.
• Examines accounting records and supporting documentation, including general ledgers, financial statements, asset registers, payroll and purchasing records, journals, and contracts, to verify transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Creates and maintains work papers, schedules, reports, and supporting documentation to substantiate audit findings and conclusions.
• Reviews audit findings and recommendations with business owners and representatives, including Certified Public Accountants, attorneys, chief financial officers, and controllers.
• Responds to questions, recommends corrective actions, and educates stakeholders on ordinance and statutory requirements to improve compliance.
• Prepares audit reports and recommendations, including actions related to deficiency collections or refunds.
• Conducts research and may prepare for and provide testimony in formal hearings or court proceedings regarding audit methodologies, findings, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Comfortably educates taxpayers on their responsibilities while discussing, billing, and collecting taxes due.
• Manage multiple audits simultaneously, balancing assignments at various stages of completion.
• Works independently across a variety of environments and locations.
• Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.
• Communicates effectively through both written and verbal communication.
• Adapts to changing circumstances and exercises sound judgment in new or complex situations.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: None
• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until 11/22. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than November 22nd at 11:59 PM.