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 corporate, personal, sales, and use taxes. 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/Tax Audit Division has an excellent promotional opportunity available for an experienced and highly organized individual to serve as a Group Chief in the Commercial Rent/Hotel Tax (CRT/HTX) unit. The CRT/HTX unit is responsible for conducting field audits of taxpayers mostly subject to the Commercial Rent Tax and/or the Hotel Tax. Occasionally, Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) office audits may be assigned so knowledge of this tax is helpful. The selected candidate will oversee the supervision and operation of one group of auditors responsible for conducting the tax audits and programs listed above.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

- Supervise day-to-day processes and train staff in field audits of entities subject to the Commercial Rent Tax and/or Hotel Tax of varied complexities. Occasionally, Real Property Transfer Tax audits of lower complexity may be assigned.
- Monitor group'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.
- Interpret, advise and direct staff in the newly enacted 2018 Small Business Tax Credit reform for CRT filers.
- 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.
- Interact with office of counsel concerning resolution of cases.
- Use the monthly reports and other data to maximize the auditors' and groups' efficiency.
- Participate in the resolution of complex cases by attending pre-meetings and exit conferences with taxpayers and/or their representatives.
- Prepare reports and perform related tasks.

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 Tax auditing experience, including at least 2-year CTA 3 audit experience or 1 year as a CTA 4. - At least two years' experience auditing taxpayers in the CRT/HTX unit. - Demonstrated ability to assess complex tax audit issues. - Excellent knowledge and expertise of Commercial Rent or Hotel Tax laws, regulations, audit guidelines and related court cases, and familiarity with RPTT tax issues. - Experience handling a high volume and multi-function workflow. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong organizational and leadership skills. - Knowledge of BTS system. - 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.