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Nature of Work
***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*** This announcement is for an immediate hiring need with the West Virginia State Tax Department in Monongalia, Marion and Harrison Counties. When applying online, be sure to mark these counties and any other county you would be willing to work in or commute to, so your name may be placed on the proper register. See below for special application instructions and a description of each position.
HOW TO APPLY:
to Apply Online. You will be redirected to the WV Division of Personnel’s Tax and Revenue Auditor 1 “continuous” listing where you will be able to submit your application by clicking the APPLY link at the top right of that page.
THE POSITION:
Under direct supervision, a Tax and Revenue Auditor 1 learns to conduct field audits involving on-site examination of the accounting systems, accounts, journals, invoices, inventories, and budget and financial records of individuals, businesses, corporations, and other entities to determine the proper ing and payment of taxes and compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Tax and Revenue Auditor 1’s will also learn to conduct desk audits from information and records supplied by taxpayers through electronic means such as compact discs, flash drives, etc. Examination of records include a review for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with statutory rules, the lawful completion of returns, and ing.
Tax and Revenue Auditor 1’s will acquire an in-depth knowledge of state and federal tax laws and regulations and the ability to use independent judgment to apply to materials under review. Interaction with taxpayers or their representatives will be by written and oral communication, email, fax, phone, and other methods. Tax and Revenue Auditors utilize the department’s integrated tax system (GenTax) to generate audit working papers and documentation necessary to complete the audit process as well as review and test GenTax as needed for functionality within the system and problems or issues with the system. Tax and Revenue Auditors are required to follow confidentiality rules in regard to taxpayer information and may represent the State as a witness in hearings. Contact with attorneys, accountants, and business and government officials is extensive. Performs related work as required. The job may require frequent travel for audits conducted in the field. A valid driver’s license is required. The chosen applicant must have high-speed internet in their home. Applicants are subject to an extensive criminal background check and tax compliance check.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, financial management or a closely related field, which must have included twelve (12) semester hours of accounting.
Special Requirement: A valid driver’s license and the availability of an automobile is required. Possession of a working home telephone (either land line or cell phone) and the availability of high-speed internet access of at least four (4) to six (6) megabit speed is also required.
***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***
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