INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX AUDITOR 2

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

FUNDING ARIZONA’S FUTURE THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION, EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER

SERVICE AND PUBLIC SERVANT-LED CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.

INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX AUDITOR 2

Job Location

EDUCATION AND COMPLIANCE DIVISION

1600 W MONROE ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85007

Posting Details

SALARY: $41,500.16

GRADE: 19

CLOSING DATE: 10/15/2026

Job Summary

The Individual Income Tax Auditor 2 conducts routine to moderately-complex

audits that are small to medium in scale, and research, analysis and review of

individual income tax refunds claims. These responsibilities are completed using

acceptable audit methods and procedures to ensure taxpayers are in compliance

with Arizona tax law, rulings and case law. This role is also responsible for

creating and maintaining monthly production charts on behalf of the unit,

conducting research and working on special projects on behalf of senior team

members and management, as assigned.

This position may offer the ability for a hybrid work schedule in office 2-3

times per week, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and

continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Job Duties

Tax Return Audit

Conducts routine to moderately-complex 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 for all

taxpayers including

• The 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

• Reviewing returns and making determinations and corrections

• Eliciting clarifying information, accepting evidence, evaluating testimony in

a written decision, and preparing case files if/as necessary

• Fully documenting audits to support the Department's position and maintaining

the audit file in an orderly manner

• Preparing audit reports and other reports

• Making adjustments to taxpayer accounts in the tax system and tax system data

cleanup to, including those accounts flagged for potential fraud

• Responds to and resolves inquiries received in tickets and email

• Attends and represents the Department both at informal and formal court

hearings requiring in-state travel

Research & Analysis

• Reviews, researches, and responds to taxpayer inquiries and emails

• Reviews, researches, and completes audit and refund reviews

• Conducts technical reviews of audit files including research and examination

• Conducts research on behalf of senior team members and management to create

and maintain monthly production charts

Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices

related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as:

self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical

experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs;

membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or

participation in training and others continuing education opportunities.

• Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the

following

• Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade

and track information as indicated

• Completes all required training in a timely manner.

• Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate.

• May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as

requested.

• Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the

Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process

improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

Taxpayer Education

• Educates taxpayers in tax law, rules and regulations and ensures taxpayer

compliance through the audit process.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge/Understanding

• Basic knowledge of individual income tax policy and procedures

• Basic knowledge of applicable federal and state tax laws, statutes, and codes

• Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

• Basic knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS)

Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills

• Strong mathematical computation skills such as addition, subtraction,

multiplication, division, percentage, and averages

• Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor

• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to make

measurable progress on multiple priorities

• Proficient in the use of a PC/laptop in a Windows environment; in the use of

the Internet; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail,

Sheets, Docs, and Drive; and Microsoft Excel

• Proficient in the accounting systems

Abilities

• Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that

includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background

check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona

Department of Public Safety

• Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with

internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner

• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state tax laws to audit reviews

tax refund claims

• Ability to convey tax related terminology and information in layman's terms

• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate

collaboratively as part of a team

• Ability to understand and solve problems by applying basic analytical skills

to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address

the problem

• Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing,

Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

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)

Education & Experience

• Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical

ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree

from an accredited college or university such as Associate’s Degree (e.g.,

A.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.

• Minimum of six (6) months audit-related experience

• Twelve (12) hours of accounting and business coursework may be substituted

for experience.

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, or closely related field

• Experience with Continuous Improvement/or LEAN

Pre-Employment Requirements

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following

pre-employment checks

•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:

Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State

business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s

license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary

driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and

neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject

to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and

must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a

personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily

required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.)

R2-10-207.11).

• Employment Verification and Reference Checks
• State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting

• Arizona Tax Filing Records Check

• If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check

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: Driver’s License Requirements.

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Benefits

The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package

including

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans

• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term

disability plans

• 10 paid holidays per year

• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years

• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly

• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or

newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

• Deferred compensation plan

• Wellness plans

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Infant at Work Program

• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy

• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

• Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of

benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here

[https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion]. For a complete list

of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

[https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers]

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:

https://www.azasrs.gov/content/new-and-prospective-members.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to request a

reasonable accommodation, please contact tartenian@azdor.gov

*The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.