TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX AUDITOR 4
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DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
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TPT AUDITOR 4
Job Location:
Division of Education and Compliance
1611 W Monroe Street, Phoenix AZ
Posting Details:
Salary: $62,000
Grade: 23
Closing Date: 7/18/26
Job Summary:
The Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Auditor 4 serves as a team lead and subject-matter-expert within their respective unit, and is responsible for the workflow coordination of the team, mentoring of team members, and serving as a team first point of escalation. This role is responsible for performing large, complex audits and refund reviews for all taxing jurisdictions subject to transaction privilege and use tax, and reviewing various state/city/town tax issues from average to difficult 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 is also responsible for conducting occasional field audits, which may require in and out of state travel, up to two weeks in duration.
This position will require an initial 2 week in-office training at our downtown Phoenix office, following training this position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
Job Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead
Serves as a team lead within their respective unit to include:
Subject-matter expert within the their respective unit
First point of escalation for junior team members
Workflow coordination of junior team members
Peer mentor to junior team members
Provides "backup" monitoring for supervisor, as needed
Develops procedures and training materials to assist with team training
Audit Reviews
Conducts 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
Assists management with special assignments, including reviewing, approving, and processing audit and refund files
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
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
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Selective Preference(s):
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
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: Driver's License Requirements.
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:
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. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
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