TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments in California, dedicated to connecting job seekers and employers. They are seeking a Tax Auditor to conduct payroll tax audits and investigations for California-based companies, ensuring compliance with employment tax laws and providing education to employers.

Responsibilities

• Receive on-the-job and formal training
• Conduct in person payroll tax audits and investigations for California-based companies
• Learn, follow, and apply the provisions of the California Unemployment Insurance Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 22, California Labor Code, and California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board decisions
• Interact with business owners and/or their representatives to understand their business operation and internal controls
• Interview workers and contractors to discuss their working relationship and determine proper classification
• Gather relevant information to determine the correct classification of workers and wages
• Examine financial records to reconcile reported taxes with employer payroll reports
• Prepare detailed audit reports to support the audit findings and recommendations
• Explain audit findings to business owners and/or their representatives
• Attend meetings and participate in Branch and Division-sponsored trainings

Skills

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov
• All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position
• A Cover Letter is required and must be included. The cover letter must address the following: Describe how your experiences, skills and training/educational background have prepared and qualified you for this position as described in the job posting and position statement

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