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State of Idaho Career Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. Starting salary: $25.18 per hour Location: Boise Office, Chinden Campus, 11321 West Chinden Blvd, Building 2

Are you looking for a good work-life balance, or have you recently graduated with a focus in accounting and want a great organization that will train and support your career growth? Do you want a career instead of a job?

The Idaho State Tax Commission is recruiting for two Tax Auditor 1* positions in the Audit Division. Tax Auditors interact with taxpayers and their representatives to verify the accuracy of tax returns and prepare reports of findings, conclusions, or recommendations.

*This is an underfill. The position is reclassified to Tax Auditor 2 upon successful completion of requirements, with a minimum starting rate of $27.70 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with taxpayers and representatives to verify the accuracy of tax returns.
• Review accounting systems, financial statements, tax and payroll records, and related documents.
• Research and analyze data for accuracy and compliance with state tax laws.
• Identify legal issues and apply statutes, rules, and precedents.
• Travel to taxpayers' offices to conduct audits (dependent on position).
• Prepare audit findings and summaries.
• Participate in team audits.
• Audit tax types including business, individual income, estate, mine license, property, sales and use, and withholding.

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices. New college grads are encouraged to apply!

Completion of one of the following:

• 20 upper-division accounting credits, including Intermediate Accounting I & II
• OR 12 accounting credits including Accounting I & II AND at least 2 years of professional accounting experience applying GAAP
• OR at least 4 years of professional accounting experience applying GAAP

Students in their last semester of a Bachelor's program in Accounting or Business with an accounting emphasis are encouraged to apply and may be placed on the hiring list.

Questions about qualifications? Email us at ...@tax.idaho.gov.

What's In It for You?

• Monday–Friday, 40-hour work week with work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Sick and vacation leave accrues starting your first day
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption)
• Defined benefit retirement plan (PERSI)
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Collaborative office environment with motivated colleagues
• Beautiful state campus with free parking, walking paths, centrally located in Boise

Why Join Us?

Our Vision: Great people. Helping you. Serving Idaho.
Our Mission: Benefit Idaho through courteous customer service, education, and fair tax administration.
Our Values: Fairness, Accountability, Integrity, Respect.

What Our Employees Say

"I love the work-life balance at the Tax Commission because our managers and supervisors are awesome with flexibility."

"We work a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. This schedule has allowed me to do other things in my life."

"My favorite part about working for the Tax Commission are the people I get to work with. It's become a family, and I've made lots of lifelong friends."

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Questions? Contact us at ...@tax.idaho.gov or 208-###-####.

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, political affiliation, sex, national origin, genetics, or any status protected under applicable law.

We are committed to access and reasonable accommodations. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, contact (208) ###-#### (TTY/TTD: 711) or ...@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans under state and federal laws.