Tax & License Field Auditor

Job Description

Position Description

The City of Tacoma is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual for the position of Tax and License Field Auditor. As a Tax and License Field Auditor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring business compliance with city tax and license ordinances while carrying out essential accounting duties.
Responsibilities:

• Perform audits and investigations of business entities to assure taxpayer compliance with City Tax & License codes
• Review and analyze financial records, reports and documents of taxpayers; verify gross income; determine correct amount of business and occupational taxes due to the City
• Conduct audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, the City Code, applicable State and federal laws and prevailing court decisions
• Prepare clear and comprehensive audit reports; present audit scope and reasoning used in reaching decisions; prepare working papers and other supporting documentation
• Utilize a variety of specialized auditing techniques to evaluate accounting systems and internal controls, to determine gross income and to verify and interpret source documents
• Conduct audit entrance conferences with taxpayers to discuss the scope and depth of the audit; maintain communication with taxpayers to fully develop pertinent facts and information; conduct exit conferences to report findings and discuss issues and adjustments
• Maintain current knowledge of court cases and new statutes related to tax regulations
• Providing input to the City Attorney when preparing legal briefs and/or court arguments when a tax matter is appealed; attend court hearings and provide direct testimony as needed
• Examine and review a variety of tax returns for technical accuracy and proper classification and reporting; contact taxpayer for additional information as needed
• Determine audit issues, scope, depth and appropriate examination procedures
• Occasionally provide outreach and education related to tax and license codes to businesses and business organizations throughout the City

This position primarily involves office-based work with occasional site visits to businesses. During fieldwork you will drive to various locations to view and tour business operations and/or meet with taxpayers. Flexible working hours may be needed at times requiring work during evenings or weekends.

If you have a passion for accounting, an eye for detail, and a desire to contribute to the City's financial integrity, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 9/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific