TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments in California, dedicated to connecting job seekers with employers. The Field Tax Auditor will conduct payroll tax audits and investigations, ensuring compliance with California's employment tax laws and promoting fair business practices.
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
- Applicants must take the on-line, Tax Auditor, EDD exam to be eligible for this position
- Be sure to review the education and experience requirements listed under the 'Minimum Qualifications' link
- Tax Auditors may be eligible for Recruitment Hiring Above Minimum (HAM) salary rate of $5,528 per month (Range A hires only)
- 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
- Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting
- 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
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
Benefits
- Various Health, Dental and Vision plans to choose from
- Retirement Plans (CalPERS, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Additional Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Leave; Professional Development Days; Personal Holidays)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement (subject to availability of state budget)
- Telework Stipends (for eligible employees)
- Staff Mentoring Program
- Free Parking (at most locations)
- Transit Pass Program
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