Senior Fuels Tax Auditor

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Create audit programs to identify case-specific issues .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $5,714 - $8,764 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax auditing and compliance, with a strong ability to analyze financial statements and interpret complex statutes. Proficient in training and mentoring auditors while effectively communicating findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.

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Tax Auditing ExperienceFinancial Statement AnalysisComplex Statute InterpretationTraining And MentoringPolicy Improvement Implementation

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Hard Skills

Audit Program CreationCompliance VerificationAudit Report PreparationTax ComplianceTax PreparationTechnical CommunicationData AnalysisRecord ReviewAudit Procedure ExecutionStatute Interpretation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoringProblem-SolvingCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting32 Credit Hours In Accounting

Industry Keywords

Fuels Tax LawAudit DefenseTax LicensingAdministrative RulesOrganizational Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create audit programs to identify case-specific issues
Perform office and field audits independently and collaboratively
Review prior audit files, tax payment history, and licensee communications to determine audit examination level
Perform audit procedures to verify compliance with fuels tax law by reviewing receipts, sales, records, and other data
Prepare written audit reports and recommendations for improvement
Review work performed by other auditors
Respond to internal and external customer requests regarding fuels tax licensing, accounting, or reporting
Interpret complex statutes, rules, and policies verbally and in writing
Train and mentor new auditors
Travel in-state and out-of-state by air and automobile, with lodging as needed
Lift up to 30 pounds and push, pull, or move storage boxes or records

Requirements

What you’ll need

Six years of experience in tax auditing, audit defense, or professional accounting; one year may be in tax compliance, tax preparation, providing law training, or developing tax forms or instructions
32 credit hours in accounting or other equivalent certification, training, or coursework
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field may substitute for up to three years of experience
Valid U.S. driver license and acceptable driving record
Experience communicating complex technical information, findings, and recommendations verbally and in writing to varied audiences
Experience proposing, developing, and implementing improvements to policies, procedures, processes, or organizational practices
Experience interpreting and administering laws, statutes, and administrative rules
Experience analyzing financial statements, reports, and other records
Experience training, mentoring, or providing technical guidance to others in audit processes and practices
Application or resume must include employer dates in MM/YYYY format
Cover letter required, limited to two pages, addressed to Julie Ratcliff, Revenue Manager
Questionnaire must be completed
Must be able to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship is offered
Subject to background, driver license, LEDS, and/or education verification checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

11 paid holidays a year
Flexible work schedules
Paid leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
Hybrid work after in-office training is complete
PERS salary increase of 6.95% for participating or eligible members
Veteran or Oregon National Guard preference may apply
SEIU representation