Associate Tax Auditor

Job Description and Duties

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.

The State of California's Employment Development Department (EDD) has an exciting career opportunity for a candidate seeking a position as an Associate Tax Auditor (ATA) in the Tax Branch, Field Audit and Compliance Division's Compliance Development Operations - Labor Enforcement Task Force - North. This is a great opportunity to rotate or promote!

The Associate Tax Auditor conducts the most complex field audits and investigations of businesses and organizations suspected of intentionally operating in the underground economy, for the purpose of upholding the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC) and California tax regulations. The ATA also develops and forwards lead referrals to Area Audit Offices or the Investigation Division for appropriate action.

Field work, in a team environment, is required. Additional responsibilities include presenting and communicating information, both verbally and in writing, to internal and external customers, either individually or in a group setting --and representing the Department at hearings.

The Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF) program is designed to identify the most egregious offenders in the underground economy for targeted enforcement action. The LETF Associate Tax Auditor will conduct on-site inspections and audits of non-compliant businesses. Partnership agencies include the Department of Consumer Affairs, Employment Development Department, and Department of Industrial Relations.

Please see the ATA duty statement for more information.

This position is located at 1050 O Street, Fresno, CA 93721, and may be eligible for limited telework. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

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.

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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.

Travel is required for this position, and may include overnight and/or out of state; work out of the office and/or in an outstation setting which requires a higher level of independence and self-motivation.

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:

The ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only. The next administration of the ATA exam is tentatively scheduled for MAY 2027.

For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here .

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:

• Possession of excellent writing skills to prepare detailed, organized, and accurate reports that support your conclusions.
• Knowledge of accounting, auditing principles and business law.
• Skills handling or reviewing financial records and documents. 
• Outstanding oral communication skills are required to communicate findings to employers and/or their representatives in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to analyze information, evidence, and facts to render sound conclusions.
• Ability to conduct interviews.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to create and maintain an effective and courteous working relationship with management, supervisors, staff and the general public.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite application.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required . 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 Letters  DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

The SOQ must be typed in 12-point font, single-spaced, and not exceed two pages in length. In the heading of the SOQ, include your first and last name and title of the document (Statement of Qualifications). Please provide a thoughtful, detailed response to the following prompt:

Prompt:

Describe the knowledge, skills, and experience you possess that will enable you to be successful as an Associate Tax Auditor in the Field Audit and Compliance Division – Compliance Development Operations. Also, please include a situation or example in which you dealt with a dissatisfied customer, identifying the problem, explaining what you did to resolve it, and describing 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.