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City of Westminster · 1 week ago

Sales Tax Audit Supervisor

Westminster, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The City of Westminster is committed to serving a diverse population and is seeking a Sales Tax Audit Supervisor. This role involves conducting city tax audits, supervising audit staff, and ensuring compliance with city ordinances related to sales tax.

AccountingFinanceProfessional Services

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervises professional audit staff performing audits of businesses to determine liability for City business taxes

Provides instruction and technical training and assists auditors with difficult and/or unusual assignments

Communicates City policies and procedures to Sales Tax Auditors

Documents causes for disciplinary action and makes formal recommendations for disciplinary action

Develops or modifies audit work plans, assigns and distributes work and determines work priorities for Sales Tax Auditors

Reads and approves audit reports prepared by Sales Tax Auditors for accuracy and adherence to City policies and procedures

Interprets legal provisions and responds to questions from taxpayers

Confers and coordinates with the City’s legal counsel regarding tax issues

Evaluates audit practices and procedures so as to simplify process and increase efficiency and proposes procedural changes

Performs routine audits of taxpayers engaged in business in the City as needed

Drafts and updates City tax guides, rules and regulations

Represents the City at professional and public organizations

Communicates with businesses in person and over the phone to ensure that City taxes are being properly charged, collected and remitted

Conducts tax compliance seminars for groups and individual businesses

Answers telephone, greets general public and provides clerical support for the Sales Tax Division on a periodic basis

Assists with collection activities as necessary, including issuing summons, representing the City at Municipal Court proceedings, monitoring business activity, and coordinating distraints

Works with IT Staff, Vendors, and other stakeholders to identify and implement software program updates, enhancements, or new tax systems for the benefit of the organization

Assists with monthly and year-end close activities

Provides support to the Sales Tax Manager in responding to accounting inquiries

Reviews applications, conducts hiring interviews, and selects candidate(s) for Sales Tax Auditor positions

Prepares and conducts annual performance appraisals of the Sales Tax Auditors

Tracks performance of the audit section and prepares periodic performance measurement reports

Communicates answers to questions on City taxes raised by other City departments as well as by other state and local taxing authorities

Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Qualification

SalesUse tax auditingSupervisory experienceAccounting principlesGenTax experienceColorado tax lawsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsLeadership skillsTeamwork