Tax Auditor (Utility User Tax) (Remote or On-Site)

Job Summary: Conduct tax and regulatory reviews on behalf of clients. Perform review functions to detect, correct, and document client tax/fee revenue deficiencies. The primary focus area is utility users tax, but could also include sales & use tax, franchise fees, business licenses, hotel/motel taxes, and various other state and local taxes or assessments.

Duties and Responsibilities: - Performs examination of taxpayer records for compliance under direction of supervisor and management - Continually increase understanding of tax laws - Research for exam leads and scheduling appointments - Prepares for exams by reviewing tax returns, prior audit reports and other available data preliminary to the audit - Meet with taxpayers to discuss exam procedures, answers questions, and obtain necessary information and records - Examines and verifies business and financial records - Prepares papers supporting all adjustments, computes assessments - Reviews and discusses findings with taxpayer and/or representative to illustrate how tax laws and rulings apply to taxpayer's specific operations and support exam results - Answers taxpayer inquiries; may participate in hearings of disputed cases; performs related duties as required - Conduct closing conferences with taxpayers and/or taxpayers’ representatives; explaining applicable law and facts supporting changes in tax liabilities and attempts to secure agreement to findings in reports - Perform other duties as assigned - Work as required to complete the tasks - Travel as required Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting - A minimum of 2-3 years related professional experience - State and local tax knowledge or experience is preferred - A CPA or CIA certification is preferred but not required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Professional background including experience with corporate accounting and finance preferred. - Experience with state or local revenue department, compliance audits, audit defense preferred. - Knowledge of accounting principles and strong analytical skills. - Self-starter, with the ability to organize, plan and direct. - Professional, customer service oriented, tactful, dependable, and flexible. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels of the Company. - Strong working knowledge of Accounting Systems and Microsoft office. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, flexibility, and dependability. - Ability to use skill set, experience, and training to come to a decision under uncertainty. - Exhibit awareness when performing work to evaluate and identify areas where issues might arise. - Ability to understand limitations taxpayers and clients are facing related to ability to effectively provide information/records and aptitude to diplomatically overcome these limitations. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the employee works in an office setting, at an individual workstation. Physical Demands: - Must be able to remain in a stationary position for most of the day - Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a printer/copy machine - This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office - The person in this position frequently communicates via telephone Neumo Summary: With the backing of four decades of public sector expertise and corporate capability, Neumo has successfully supported government services.

Neumo was honored and recognized for four (4) consecutive years as a GovTech 100 Company representing the top 100 companies focused on making a difference in and selling to state and local government agencies across the United States. Neumo is committed to helping communities thrive and brings a wealth of experience combined with innovation. Today, Neumo offers more administrative and financial support to government officials than any other organization.

And with a responsive, client-focused approach, we foster partnerships that give our customers the certainty they need to accomplish more. Neumo offers a competitive

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and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment. Neumo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for a position will be made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, and age.

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