Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Tax Auditor Trainee. This position will participate in an agency training program to develop knowledge, skills, and expertise in auditing employers’ original books and records for compliance with the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Act. Responsibilities include successfully completing classroom-based training and assessments and traveling to employer worksites to receive on-the-job training in performing audits. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a background in accounting, payroll administration, or auditing. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of employer tax laws, and experience performing detailed and thorough analysis of financial documents. IDES offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of Illinois employers and job seekers.

Job Responsibilities

1. Under immediate supervision, for a period of time not to exceed twelve months, participates in an agency sponsored training program as a Tax Auditor Trainee for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

2. Accepts and completes assignments of increasing difficulty utilizing an agency supplied PC and/or laptop and software

3. Participates in meetings with employers and/or their legal representatives

4. Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and other activities which will provide meaningful learning experience

5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or an allied field
2. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title
(Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency test and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the educational requirements.)

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. Professional and/or classroom experience utilizing knowledge of accounting and auditing theories, methods, and procedures
2. Professional and/or classroom experience utilizing knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to government accounting and auditing procedures
3. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
4. Experience preparing and presenting comprehensive financial, accounting and/or audit reports
5. Experience working with tax software systems to perform audits; examples of applicable tax software systems include but are not limited to: GenTax and MyTax Illinois
6. Experience speaking to various groups to convey policy and procedures in a manner easily understood by diverse audiences

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires an Illinois State Police background check and self-disclosure of any criminal history
2. Requires appropriate valid driver’s license and access to an automobile
3. Requires ability to travel, with some overnight stays