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Job description
Revenue-Occupation Tax Auditor
This position performs operational, functional, and compliance audits.
Planning, organizing and conducting compliance revenue audits to ensure the effective reporting and collection of all required license fees and taxes; conducts interviews with taxpayers and/or their representatives to inform them of audit results and requirements; conducts presentations related to audit issues; collects all taxes due as a result of audits; conducts on-premise site visits during the course of compliance audits.
Assists taxpayers with preparing and completing various forms, applications, and tax returns.
Clarifies and explains complex licensing issues with the office staff.
Assists taxpayers with all inquiries concerning any areas of concern in relation to the Occupation Tax Section.
Maintains files and lists to ensure that businesses are audited as scheduled.
Assists office staff in processing and issuing licenses and in the preparation and review of taxpayer tax returns during license renewal seasons.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding business licensure and taxation.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentation.
Skill in utilizing financial computer software programs.
Skill in problem solving and decision making.
Skill in gathering and analyzing complex data.
Skill in operating standard office equipment.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Planning or related field is required. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee must occasionally lift light objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room.
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:
Low-cost Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Credit Union
Direct Deposit
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
PERK Time Off
Retirement Plan
Supplemental Retirement Plan
Free and Discounted Services
Employee Assistance Program
Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.
Discounted Movie Tickets
Free Notary Services
Ride a Metra Bus for Free
Free Mulch
Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
River Center Discounts
Cell Phone Carrier Discounts
Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary. Supplemental Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.
Worksite address
columbus, GA, 31900, US
Who can apply
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