IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE A PERMANENT CITY TAX AUDITOR CIVIL SERVICE TITLE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT CITY TAX AUDITOR.

The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

The Tax Audit and Enforcement Division is charged with the audit of all business and excise taxes administered by New York City. The division conducts audits related to personal, sales, and use taxes. Its Enforcement Unit conducts audits of taxpayers who are potentially evading compliance with City tax laws and rules. City tax auditors conduct audits of selected audit candidates with a goal of determining the appropriate tax liability of each taxpayer and applying NYC rules and laws in accordance with the City’s policies and procedures.

The Tax Audit and Enforcement Division has an excellent promotional opportunity available for an experienced and highly organized individual to serve as a Group Chief in the Metro Personal Income Tax unit.

The duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Supervise day-to-day work process and train a group of audit staff engaged in conducting tax auditing work of various complexities.
- Monitor unit's case inventory and resolution progress; formulate audit plans to maximize time-management efficiency and potential of auditors assigned to the group.
- Advise staff on audit issues and relevant tax laws and regulations.
- Accompany auditors into the field to examine and handle complex tax issues and serve as Team Leader on audits or larger taxpayers with most complex tax issues.
- Conduct independent research necessary to resolve complex audit issues. Instruct auditors on the rules, procedures, and regulations consistent with federal, state or local tax laws to determine proper compliance.
- Accompany auditors to post audit hearings. Interact with office of counsel concerning resolution of cases at the post audit level.
- Participate in the development of comprehensive training programs.
- Use the monthly reports and other data to maximize the auditors' and the group's efficiency.
- Prepare reports and perform related tasks.

Additional Information:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

This position will require employees to have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to an additional background investigation before appointment. The candidate(s) will be required to pass the FTI background investigation as a term and condition of employment.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university , including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, with at least one course each in auditing, U.S. taxation, advanced accounting, and cost accounting; or

2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, with at least one course each in auditing, U.S. taxation, advanced accounting, and cost accounting, and two years of full-time satisfactory tax-related auditing or tax accounting experience; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and 24 semester credits in accounting from an accredited college, including at least one course each in auditing, U.S. taxation, advanced accounting, and cost accounting, and four years of full-time satisfactory tax related auditing or tax accounting experience; or

4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. Experience may be substituted for college education on the basis of one year of experience for each 30 semester credits. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and 24 semester credits in accounting, including at least one course each in auditing, U.S. taxation, advanced accounting and cost accounting.

SPECIAL NOTE:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, either one year of full-time satisfactory experience in Assignment Level I, or two years of full-time satisfactory tax-related auditing or tax accounting experience.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, either two years of full-time satisfactory experience in Assignment Level II, or three years of full-time satisfactory tax-related auditing or tax accounting experience.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, either one year of full-time satisfactory experience in Assignment Level III, or four years of full-time satisfactory tax-related auditing or tax accounting experience.

- At least 5.5 years field tax auditing experience, including a least 1 year as a CTA IV or 2 years as a CTAIII. - At least two years' experience auditing taxpayers in the Personal Income Tax Unit. - Demonstrated ability to audit complex Personal Income Tax cases. - Excellent knowledge and expertise of Personal Income Tax laws, regulations, and audit guidelines. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong organizational and leadership skills. - A strong working knowledge of Personal Income Tax workflow (i.e., Field Audit Guidelines and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance's Policies and Procedures). - Proficient in computer software and the following State Tax Systems: CARTS, ATS, AFE, e-MPIRE, CISS, SLMS and COGNOS. - A strong working knowledge of MS Office is required.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.