The Department of Taxation is seeking to fill multiple Auditor 2 positions in the Reno office. These positions are for tax field auditors, who conduct audits of taxpayers' financial records to verify sales tax, use tax, excise taxes and abatement contracts were in compliance with Nevada Statute and Regulations and accurately reported to the Department of Taxation. The auditor performs audits electronically or on location.

Auditors conduct audits on financial and/or tax accounts, records, activities, operations and/or internal controls of individuals, business organizations, state agencies or other government jurisdictions subject to State taxation or regulation to ensure compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations and legal requirements and/or proper safeguarding of agency funds
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which included 6 college credits in beginning accounting and/or auditing; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education, supplemented by 6 college credits in beginning accounting and/or auditing, and two years of professional or technical level auditing or accounting experience involving analyzing financial information and making recommendations based upon that analysis; OR two years of experience as an Accountant Technician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above, which must have included 6 college credits in beginning accounting and/or auditing.

Research the past audit history of individuals, organizations or agencies and develop and/or perform audit steps as defined in an approved audit program.

Review financial and/or tax accounts and records, examine narrative and flowchart documentation and interview personnel involved to determine compliance with a specific set of governing laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, agreements and contracts; investigate past activities and practices of the individual or organization by examining business records which may have to be obtained from a variety of sources.

Conduct audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, generally accepted auditing standard, and/or standards for the professional practice of internal auditing as adopted by the work unit.

Document all findings and prepare work papers and reports that summarize audit findings and recommendations regarding adequacy of controls, operational procedures and/or determination of financial adjustments/deficiencies; improve and modify controls and procedures in order to standardize systems and/or practices, to strengthen the integrity of the system and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.

Conduct entrance and exit interviews with individuals, organization representatives or agency division heads to explain the purpose and scope of the audit, to discuss findings, verify facts and answer questions regarding the audit.

Monitor the progress of implementation and the ongoing adherence to procedures and policies established as a result of audit findings.

Conduct special investigations and specific audits in areas determined to be "at risk" by the supervisor; investigate suspected instances of fraudulent activity conducted by either employees, contractors and/or vendors as necessary.

Prepare reports, conduct research, and develop case files for maintaining evidence in each case; develop final departmental administrative determinations; preserve evidence for future litigation.

May represent evidence before state governing bodies and/or provide testimony in a court of law in defense of the departmental administrative determinations.

Effect the collection of delinquent contributions including recommending possible legal action against delinquent entities; prepare and serve legal documents on tax assessments to organizations and individuals; may serve legal documents to execute on judgment liens and may instruct law enforcement to seize assets.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept and perform audits of both a routine and complex nature. Work is assigned through adherence to an approved annual audit plan coordinated with agency goals and objectives and is reviewed and evaluated for technical accuracy to existing audit standards. Incumbents assist in training less experienced or lower level auditors. This is the journey level in the series.
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: generally accepted accounting principles and audit techniques and procedures; investigative procedures used to establish facts; report writing to delineate audit techniques utilized, facts discovered, and conclusions reached.

General knowledge of: federal and State rules, regulations, guidelines and statutes governing particular tax or program of responsibility in order to effectively determine an organization’s compliance.

Skill in: reading technical documents such as leases, rental agreements, purchase agreements, bids and financial statements; analyzing financial systems and making corrective recommendations.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov