Revenue Auditor

The Iowa Department of Revenues’ Alcohol & Tax Compliance Division is currently seeking a Revenue Auditor 2 to join the Sales and Excise Tax section. The Compliance Division oversees all facets of tax processing, issuances of business permits, and alcohol regulation throughout the state. From the receipt of individual and business tax returns and payments, audits and collections, to routine compliance inspections and regulatory verification of alcohol-licensed establishments, this division is tasked with upholding, enforcing and educating taxpayers and licensees on Iowa’s laws and regulations. Responsibilities Conduct audits of tax returns of individuals, partnerships, and business organizations Analyze tax returns and pertinent records to determine irregularities or non-compliance of tax payment and reporting requirements Review and analyze tax records for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with tax laws, rules, and regulations Travel to audit locations/sites for interviews as well as to observe business operations and accounting procedures Analyze internal controls of accounting procedures to determine the accuracy of tax records Maintain audit workpapers to document findings, maintain relevant and fact‑based notes, summarize and reconcile audit findings Provide detailed findings of audits in reports Provide clear and consistent communication with taxpayers and their representatives Preferred Experience Experience utilizing tax auditing or accounting software Advanced experience preparing, reviewing, or auditing tax returns Advanced experience performing or reviewing audits and following audit procedures Job Specific Competencies Accounting and Auditing – Professional accounting and auditing theory, methods, standards, and procedures Law, Rules, and Procedures – Rules and regulations regarding state accounting and auditing procedures. Deductive Reasoning – Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense Inductive Reasoning – Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions. Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Benefits Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Investors Club (RIC) Flexible Working Environment – Work from Home Opportunities Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation Leave Sick Leave Paid Holidays (9 days/year) Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long‑Term Disability Insurance Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in accounting or finance, including a minimum of eighteen semester hours in accounting. Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to one year of full‑time work in accounting, tax, or financial auditing. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate and graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in accounting, taxation, business administration, or a related field. Number 1 or 2 above, where each year of full‑time work experience in public or private sector accounting, auditing, budgeting, assessment, computation, or collection of taxes, or closely‑related financial functions may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full‑time work as a Revenue Examiner 2. Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position. Applicants must attach an unofficial transcript to verify credit hours. Appropriate background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint, and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate. E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the Federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit Travel may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas. #J-18808-Ljbffr