REQUIRED QUALIFICATION FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge ofthe principles, practices and techniques of accounting and the pertinent provisions ofthe State's tax laws, rules and regulations dealing with taxpayer liability and apply such knowledge to cases; a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the federal income tax structure; a knowledge of federal income tax theory, publications and revenue rulings; the ability to make the most difficult and/or complex determinations and/or assessments of tax liability; skill in performing a wide variety of basic to advanced mathematical computations; the ability to interpret, explain and apply the various provisions of the State's tax laws, rules and regulations dealing with taxpayer liability, determinations, assessments and collections, or other comparable tax provisions under the law; the ability to conduct hearings, interviews or conferences with taxpayers, or their appointed representatives, to clarify or adjudicate matters involving tax liability or to present findings of an audit to a taxpayer and attempt to reach an agreement on the determination of tax liability; the ability to assist superiors in the development of policies, rules and regulations necessary for the enforcement of the various provisions of the State's tax laws; the ability to provide clear guidance and directions to subordinate staff engaged in difficult and/or complex determinations and/or assessments of tax liability; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers and to assess and explain tax determinations made and/or audits performed; the ability to utilize a variety of computer software in the completion of duties as well as to guide and coach other staff in the proper use of such software; and related capacities and abilities. Experience: Employment as a Senior Tax Auditor; or, employment in a responsible legal, auditing or accounting position involving oversight of a small staff engaged in the preparation, examination, or auditing of financial records for the preparation and filing of tax returns or the determination and/or assessment of taxpayer liability; or, employment in a responsible position in a governmental agency involving the review and application of complex tax programs, laws or the enforcement of laws under which taxes are assessed and collected.