Tax Specialist I – Audit

HdL Companies

Tax Specialist I generating sales and use tax audit leads for local government support in California. Focused on compliance and identification of recovery opportunities.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeBrea • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $24 - $28 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Learn basic tools and techniques to identify registration errors and simple sales tax reporting issues.
Review California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) registration data under the guidance of senior team members to confirm that it accurately reflects where companies are operating and/or engaging in taxable sales activity.
Cross-reference data from multiple sources including city business license files, telephone directories, individual company websites, business journals, social media, and Google.
Develop a strong working knowledge of California sales tax reporting regulations and guidelines.
Develop a strong understanding of the team’s standard operating procedures.
Performs field canvass of all commercial areas within the boundaries of a new client agency to obtain an accurate, real-time inventory of local business activity.
Document research and findings within the company’s propriety software application.
Clearly and concisely articulate recovery opportunities.
Meet productivity and accuracy goals while being guided by senior team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
An associate degree or coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
1-2 years of experience in data analysis, research, or a related field is preferred.
Experience in working with financial or business data in a professional setting is advantageous.
Familiarity with sales and use tax concepts, or experience in a government agency or consulting environment, is advantageous but not required.
Prior experience conducting field research or canvassing is a plus.
Clean DMV record, reliable car, current proof of insurance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Base Pay
Opportunity to participate in 401k
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, LTD and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (learn more about the HdL ESOP at: https://www.hdlcompanies.com/about/careers)

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysissales tax reportingfield researchcanvassingfinancial data analysisbusiness data analysisregistration error identificationCalifornia sales tax regulationsdocumentationresearch

Soft Skills

communicationarticulationproductivityaccuracyteam collaborationattention to detailorganizational skills

Certifications

high school diplomaassociate degreecoursework in accountingcoursework in financecoursework in business administration