Transaction Privilege Tax Auditor 3

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The Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Auditor 3 is responsible for

performing audits and refund reviews for all taxing jurisdictions

subject to transaction privilege and use tax, and reviewing various

state/city/town tax issues from simple to average complexity. This role

determines tax liabilities involving transaction privilege, excise, and

use taxes, and prepares working papers and recommendations for the final

audit memorandum. This role will be responsible for conducting

occasional field audits, which may require in and out of state travel,

up to two weeks in duration.

Audit Reviews\

• Conducts simple to average complex audit and refund reviews involving
  
  

the accurate calculation and application of tax laws, rules and

regulations, policies, and procedures of the department in a consistent

manner to all taxpayers:\

• Accurate and timely examinations of audits based on information
  
  

requested through correspondence with taxpayers and/or changes in

calculations resulting from information provided regarding the audit\

• Inspects and examines returns, makes determinations, and recommends
  
  

return of audits\

• Elicits clarifying information, accepts evidence, evaluates both
  
  

testimony in a written decision, and prepares case files if/as

necessary\

• Fully documents audits to support the departments position and
  
  

maintain the audit file in an orderly manner\

• Prepares work papers, audit reports, and weekly reports.
  
  

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Research & Analysis\

• Researches complicated issues and resolves taxpayer appeals timely,
  
  

fairly, accurately and consistently\

• Explains audit adjustments and conclusions to taxpayers and/or
  
  

representatives\

• Discusses audit adjustments and positions with taxpayers and/or
  
  

representatives\

• Educates taxpayers in tax law, rules and regulations and ensures
  
  

taxpayer compliance through the audit process.

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Field Audits\

• Conducts in-person, in- and out-of-state field audits, as assigned.
  
  

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Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement\

• Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices
  
  

related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as:

self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and

technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry

newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance

at meetings/events; and or participation in training and others

continuing education opportunities.\

• Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the
  
  

following: -\

• Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may
  
  

cascade and track information as indicated\

• Completes all required training in a timely manner.\
• Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate.\
• May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as
  
  

requested.\

• Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor\
• Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles
  
  

within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations

for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts

as assigned.

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Other duties as assigned