Tax Auditor - Sacramento

Job Description And Duties The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. The State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated professionals to join our caring workforce. We are looking for individuals with strong communication and analytical skills to join our team. The FTB Tax Auditor position provides you with potential to learn and grow in your personal development and career all while making an impact to the State of California. You will have the opportunity to advance your auditing skills by working with Fortune 500 companies, high wealth individuals with pass-through entities, and a variety of representatives (CPAs, EAs, Tax Attorneys, etc.). You will be working with an inclusive and diverse workforce individually or in a team environment, that has a good sense of values and community belonging. The position includes travel. All FTB employees receive a comprehensive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, a defined pension plan, and optional retirement savings plan. FTB offers teleworking and flexible work hours to encourage work-life balance. We also offer CPA certification using general qualifying experience in accordance with the California State Board of Accountancy rules and regulations. Under the close supervision of an Audit Supervisor, the Tax Auditor is responsible for learning all the phases of tax audit work by conducting audits of taxpayers to determine the correct amount of tax in accordance with the Federal & California Tax Laws, audit standards, Audit Regulations, Taxpayer Bill of Rights, resource considerations, policies, and procedures. Tax Auditors will plan and organize multiple audits, work directly with taxpayers or their representatives to obtain and analyze relevant facts, and make appropriate determinations that are fair and impartial. The Tax Auditor will then communicate their findings through written reports or organized meetings. Tax Auditors will be provided with instructions on the laws administered by the department, as well as the basic policies, programs, and procedures of the Franchise Tax Board. As a Tax Auditor, your duties include: Conduct audits of taxpayer's books and records using a variety of FTB resources and computer systems. Plan, organize, and manage your audit inventory to ensure the audits are completed within the specified time frames. Gather information and documents and prepare audit reports. Analyze facts and make appropriate audit determinations based on research and application of the tax law and other applicable authority. Confer with taxpayers and/or their legal representatives to request and discuss pertinent information by mail, telephone, or in person. Communicate audit findings to the taxpayer and/or their legal representative, both in writing and verbally. Additional positions may become available (RPA 2627-00310-00312, 00317-00319) Effective July 28, 2025 Tax Auditors may be eligible for Recruitment Hiring Above Minimum (HAM) salary rate of $5,528 per month (Range A only). Position(s) is located in the following office location, contingent on office space availability: Sacramento (central office), California You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Position Details Job Code #: JC-528627 Position #(s): View phone number on click.appcast.io-XXX Working Title: Tax Auditor - Sacramento Classification: TAX AUDITOR, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD $4,695.00 - $7,632.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 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: All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate's ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements". Knowledge of Federal and State tax laws Knowledge of auditing, conducting financial examinations, or conducting tax research Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with others and obtain their cooperation Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to use good judgment when analyzing data and situations, draw sound conclusions, and take effective action Good organizational and time management skills Ability to be flexible in response to changing workloads and priorities Ability to manage a workload and meet specific deadlines Ability to maintain confidentiality for cases with inherent sensitivity Ability to collaborate with other staff in person while in the office Experience with receiving and using data and information in an electronic format Proficient in using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook) Energetic with a positive attitude Willing to travel to conduct in-state and/or out of state field audits Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Department Website: Human Resources Contact: Classification & Hiring View phone number on click.appcast.io Hiring Unit Contact: Bryant Nguyen View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Reasonable Accommodation Unit View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Final Filing Date: 10/14/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr California Franchise Tax Board