Role Description The professional in this position will audit all business taxes collected by the Department of Revenue by travelling to taxpayers’ record-keeping locations to examine the accounting, books, records, and original source documents to determine that the correct amount of tax has been remitted to the Department. - Conduct pre-audit work and develop an overall audit plan/strategy before engagement. - Perform field audits at the locations of extra small/small taxpayers regarding any Colorado taxes they are liable for. Occasionally assist higher level auditors in conducting audits. - Understand the administration, auditing, and enforcement of income, wage withholding, cigarette, liquor, lodging, severance, diesel, and all sales and use taxes administered by the Department. - Practice generally accepted accounting procedures, Department tax audit procedures, and sampling techniques. - Generate audit workpapers, write narrative reports, assemble the audit file for submission to reviewer and enter all audit adjustments in the computer software system. - The people hired for these positions will report to the nearest office location to them, taxpayer's office and as needed to the main DOR Denver office and offsite training facilities. Qualifications - Five (5) years of relevant experience in Finance, Auditing, Accounting, and/or Business Administration, or related experience in an occupation determined by the Department, or - A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Finance, Auditing, Accounting, and/or Business Administration, or related experience in an occupation determined by the Department equal to five (5) years. - Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or current, valid CIA certificate will substitute for five (5) years of the requirement. Requirements - Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. - All personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. - Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. - Any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. - Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who have an assigned State fleet vehicle, are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position, or utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle. Benefits - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance: The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. - The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. - The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. - The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will assist individuals who have a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.