Sales Tax Auditor – Finance – City of Greeley

Job title: Sales Tax Auditor – Finance

Company: City of Greeley

Job description: Salary Range: $61,500 – $83,100 AnnuallyJob Summary:The City of Greeley is seeing a Sales Tax Auditor to join the Sales Tax team in the Department of Finance. This position is primarily responsible for auditing business accounting records to assure compliance with the City’s sales and use tax ordinance, and applicable provisions for collection, as well as conducting investigations of businesses to ensure appropriate licensing, education of taxpayers/tenants regarding sales tax and/or fee requirements, tax and fee return preparation schedules, collecting outstanding tax and fee revenues. The Sales Tax Auditor is also responsible for responding to inquiries from the public regarding ordinances and assisting them with how to interpret these ordinances. The successful candidate will bring a high level of skill in dealing with customers, including the ability to diffuse upset or irate people either in person or on the telephone.Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree gained through a four-year college/university academic program in accounting or a related field, or specialized technical training of equivalent length.

• Valid and current driver’s license

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

PREFERRED:

• Two (2) + years of auditing experience, with one (1) year of sales and use tax audit experience preferred

• Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred

• Spanish bi-lingual fluency preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities

• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal

• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), intermediate skills working with Excel and developing spreadsheets, and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems

• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others

• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly; demonstrated skills working with difficult customers

• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness

• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results

• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed

• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects

• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments

• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages

• Skill in data entry including the use of a 10-key calculated by touch

• Ability to comprehend and interpret the City Code as it pertains to business licenses sales/use/lodging tax, other pertinent topics

• Ability to apply basic accounting principles as relates to accounts receivables

• Knowledge of the financial structure and systems of Colorado municipalities

• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies

• Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor

• Knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and best practices

• Accounting skills, including the ability to perform computational math, follow established accounting and financial standards, be cognizant of and address details, accuracy, meeting deadlines, and maintaining confidentiality

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Represents the City in sales/use tax audits

• Schedules, plans, and performs sales/use tax compliance audits; examines, taxpayer records at the places of business

• Determines taxes, interest, and penalties owed; writes audit reports detailing and summarizing findings

• Reviews audit work papers and represents the City at hearings and appeal proceedings as an expert witness in taxation

• Audits business accounting records to assure compliance with the City’s sales and use tax ordinance, and applicable provisions for collection

• Conducts investigations of businesses to ensure appropriate licensing, education of taxpayers/tenants regarding sales tax and/or fee requirements, tax and fee return preparation schedules, collecting outstanding tax and fee revenues

• Responds to inquiries from the public regarding ordinances and assist them on how to interpret these ordinances

• Represents the City in sales/use tax audits

• Schedules, plans, and performs sales/use tax compliance audits; examine taxpayer records at the places of business

• Determines taxes, interest, and penalties owed; write audit reports detailing and summarizing findings

• Interacts with the public and city employees in an effective and considerate manner

• Works independently and within a team environment; ability to work with little supervision

• Substantiates positions taken with adequate research and documentation

• Maintains confidentiality of taxpayer information at all times

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Minimal physical effort is typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects

• Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal

• Frequent contact with employees and the public – in person and on the telephone

• Requires ability to perform multiple tasks at one time with frequent interruptions

• Extended periods of time at a fixed workstation

• Communication skills enough to convey information to the public via telephone and in person

• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs.

• Operate standard office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements

• Vision enough to interpret computer screens and documents to assist the public and complete work assignments

• Manual dexterity enough to accurately input, retrieve, and verify work assignments

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: [email protected] .Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.

Expected salary: $61500 – 83100 per year

Location: Greeley, CO

Job date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:21:21 GMT

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