TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX AUDITOR 3

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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

SERVICE AND PUBLIC SERVANT-LED CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.

TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX AUDITOR 3

Job Location

DIVISION OF TAXPAYER SERVICES

1600 W MONROE STREET, PHOENIX, AZ

Posting Details

SALARY: $24.03 HOURLY

GRADE: 21

CLOSING DATE: 10/14/26

Job Summary

The Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Auditor 3 is responsible for performing

audits and refund reviews for all taxing jurisdictions subject to transaction

privilege and use tax, and reviewing various state/city/town tax issues from

simple to average complexity. This role determines tax liabilities involving

transaction privilege, excise, and use taxes, and prepares working papers and

recommendations for the final audit memorandum. This role will be responsible

for conducting occasional field audits, which may require in and out of state

travel, up to two weeks in duration.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon

the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance

measures.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Audit Reviews

• Conducts simple to average 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 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

Research & Analysis

• Researches complicated issues and resolves taxpayer appeals timely, fairly,

accurately and consistently

• Explains audit adjustments and conclusions to taxpayers and/or

representatives

• Discusses audit adjustments and positions with taxpayers and/or

representatives

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

compliance through the audit process.

Field Audits

• Conducts in-person, in- and out-of-state field audits, as assigned

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.

• Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of transaction privilege and use tax laws, policies, and procedures

• Knowledge of applicable state, city, and town tax codes

• In-depth knowledge of auditing methods, systems, standards, and procedures

• General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

• General knowledge of generally accepted accounting standards (GAAS)

Skills

• Strong communications skills, to include verbal, written, and active

listening with the ability to convey tax related terminology and information

in layman's terms

• Strong mathematical computation skills such as addition, subtraction,

multiplication, division, percentage, and averages

• Effective organization and time management skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor

• 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

• Strong proficiency and skill in the use of Microsoft Excel, especially

PivotTables

• Proficient in the use of tax reporting and 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 interpret and apply federal and state tax laws to audit reviews

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

collaboratively as part of a team

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

internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner

Selective Preference(s)

The ideal candidate for this position will have

• Minimum two (2) years’ related experience as an Auditor, or equivalent

experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or closely related field

• Experience with Continuous Improvement/LEAN

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

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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All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete

the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The Arizona Department of Revenue offers a comprehensive benefits package to

include

• 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

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 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

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement

System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the

Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS

defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will

also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program

to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with

additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment

instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

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.