Compliance Auditor - Internal Audit

Posting Expires:9/26/2026 Salary Range: $68,156.41- $90,988.81

General Description and Classification Standards:

Performs complex and specialized revenue compliance audits and examinations to determine whether businesses, taxpayers, customers, and other entities have accurately reported, calculated, and paid revenues, taxes, fees, and other amounts due to the municipality. Reviews financial records, tax returns, business records, contracts, account histories, and electronic data to identify underreporting, discrepancies, noncompliance, and potential revenue leakage.

This is an experienced, professional-level position responsible for independently conducting moderately complex to highly complex revenue audits with limited supervision. The position applies advanced knowledge of accounting, auditing, taxation, municipal ordinances, revenue regulations, internal controls, and financial systems to evaluate compliance and determine amounts owed to the City.

The Revenue Auditor II (Senior) may be assigned to complex, high-dollar, multi-year, high-risk, or technically sensitive audit engagements and serves as a technical resource to Revenue Auditor I and other revenue compliance personnel. The position exercises considerable judgment in planning and executing audit engagements, interpreting financial information and applicable laws and ordinances, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate corrective actions.

Supervision Received:

This position reports directly to the Revenue Audit Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Conduct internal financial and/or system audits and risk assessments focused on revenue to ensure that billing and revenue from business taxes and excise taxes have been accurately computed and paid

Review tax returns and other financial documents to validate reported revenues for occupation tax and other local tax purposes

Conduct audits related to Occupation, Alcohol, Nonprofit, and Excise taxes in compliance with City Ordinance

Develop written audit reports to communicate audit findings with auditees, management, and regulatory compliance agencies, if applicable and make recommendations as appropriate

Test documents, financial and computer system records for transaction accuracy

Perform Revenue compliance work related to Customer Tax Audits to ensure accurate reporting of Customer Gross Receipts

Assist with providing guidance and assistance to fellow revenue auditors

Report discrepancies and ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation

Prepare audit plans and understand the specific issues to be evaluated

Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements

Sustain internal control systems by updating and recommending new policies and procedures

Support internal customers not limited to management and city attorneys

Maintain professional and technical knowledge

Perform work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior level professional

May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

Working knowledge of audit, finance, and accounting

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP)

Knowledge of city and state policies and regulations to resolve variety of tax issues

Proficiency in the Gentax Software (Fast Enterprises)

Skill in use of computer and other accounting software and databases

Knowledge of financial records, including but not limited to, federal and state tax returns, financial and bank statements

Ability to identify discrepancies and other forms of activity that would generate audit exceptions

Ability to perform audit engagements

Proficiency in both oral and written communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience –

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Finance or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, experience, and training.

Minimum of 4 years of work experience in Tax Auditing, Internal Auditing, Accounting or Compliance

Preferred Requirements –

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Finance

Proficiency in the Gentax Software (Fast Enterprises)

Minimum of 2-years of Municipal local government experience

Professional designation in auditing, accounting and/or government finance.

Hands-on experience with public-sector ERP platforms and data visualization software