Transaction Privilege Tax Auditor 2

Job Summary : Position Summary :

The Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Auditor 2 is responsible for reviewing small to medium refund claims for validity and making a written determination to either approve or deny the refund request. They are responsible for interpreting findings based on their research of the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Code, and reviewing the work of coworkers to ensure that the amounts to be adjusted in the tax system are accurate. Additionally, they will create the refunds in the tax system and ensure that all information is accurate and will respond to taxpayer inquiries received in the refund email box.

Supervision :

This position does not have direct reports.

This position may be available for remote / hybrid work within Arizona (1-2 days per month in the office / hoteling).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties :

Tax Refund and Audit Reviews

• Conducts small to medium audit and refund reviews involving the accurate calculation and application of tax laws, rules and regulations, policies, and procedures of the department in a consistent manner to all taxpayers :
• Accurate and timely examinations of audits based on information requested through correspondence with taxpayers and / or changes in calculations resulting from information provided regarding the audit
• Inspects and examines returns, makes determinations, and recommends return of audits
• Elicits clarifying information, accepts evidence, evaluates both testimony in a written decision, and prepares case files if / as necessary
• Fully documents audits to support the department's position and maintain the audit file in an orderly manner
• Prepares work papers, audit reports, and weekly reports
• Perform maintenance in the tax system to create credits for issued refunds, as well as remove credits for refunds not to be issued
• Create, assign, and process state and city refund files

Research & Analysis

Agency / Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Education & Experience

Licenses & Certifications

None

Knowledge / Understanding

Skills

Abilities

Additional Job Demands

In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

Selective Preference(s) :

Pre-Employment Requirements :

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks :

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including :

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :

Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned, or worked, and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at :