Tax Auditor

Job TitleAuditorJob DescriptionAs an auditor, you will be responsible for ensuring the insurance industry is in compliance with tax state laws and regulations. This recruitment is open to State of Alaska employees only. The primary responsibilities for this position include:Revenue Management: Ensuring the accuracy and timely remittance of over $72 million in insurance premium taxes and fees.Compliance Management: Conducting a minimum of three formal audits a year and reviewing over 1,200 tax reports for accuracy.Supervisory: Managing staff responsible for processing incoming revenue and reviewing licensee financial reports.Our organization, mission and culture: The mission statement for the Division of Insurance is to regulate the insurance industry to protect Alaskan consumers. The Division of Insurance is a small division that consists of 48 positions split between Anchorage and Juneau with the Director based in Anchorage and the Deputy Director based in Juneau. The Financial Reports and Audits section within the division fosters an environment for learning and growth. We encourage critical thinking and value hard work, dependability, team work, and accountability.The benefits of joining our team: The Division of Insurance consist of highly motivated individuals, that believe in the power and importance of teamwork. We strive to make everyone feel welcomed and appreciated. The division's Financial Reports and Audits section fosters an environment where hard work and determination are noticed and appreciated. The Division encourages advancement within the Division, Department, and State of Alaska. The working environment you can expect: This position is on the 9th floor of the State Office Building in downtown Juneau, Alaska. The 9th floor also houses other divisions within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. The office consists of floor to ceiling windows that allows natural light to flow in the building. From the 9th floor we can view the Governor's mansion and Juneau's beautiful mountain ranges. After the successful completion of the training plan, this position may be given the opportunity to telework part-time.Who we are looking for:Auditing: Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits.Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance.Principles of Accounting: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.Tax Law: Knowledge of accounting and tax law for individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 2.5%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.Minimum QualificationsAny combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:Auditing: Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits.Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and/or Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.Principles of Accounting: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.Tax Law: Knowledge of accounting and tax law for individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and/or corporations.Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.Equivalent to those typically gained by: Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, finance, tax, auditing, examining, preparing, reviewing, or reconciling financial accounts and data.Additional Required InformationA copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.Three (3) professional references (can be brought to interview if selected).Three (3) most recent evaluations (can be brought to interview if selected).Contact InformationHeather Carpenter Division Director Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io