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Tax Auditor Trainee

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full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Springfield • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $4,586 - $6,228 per month

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Participates in an agency training program to develop knowledge, skills, and expertise in auditing employers’ original books and records for compliance with the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Act.
  • Successfully completes classroom-based training and assessments.
  • Travels to employer worksites to receive on-the-job training in performing audits.
  • Accepts and completes assignments of increasing difficulty utilizing an agency supplied PC and/or laptop and software.
  • Participates in meetings with employers and/or their legal representatives.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and other activities which will provide meaningful learning experience.

Requirements

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or an allied field
  • Fifteen (15) credit hours in accounting classes, including at least one audit class
  • One (1) year of experience utilizing knowledge of accounting and auditing theories, methods and procedures, including laws, rules, and regulations relating to Government accounting and auditing procedures
  • One (1) year of experience examining financial records for discrepancies, including accounting and payroll records
  • One (1) year of experience working with financial software systems to review and investigate tax information
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Experience preparing and presenting comprehensive financial, accounting and/or audit reports
  • Experience speaking to various groups to convey policy and procedures in a manner easily understood by diverse audiences
  • Requires an Illinois State Police background check and self-disclosure of any criminal history.
  • Requires ability to successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check.
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license and access to an automobile
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Remote work options
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
auditingaccountingfinancial analysisfinancial software systemstax information reviewreport preparationdiscrepancy examinationcomplianceGovernment accountingaudit theories
Soft skills
communicationpresentationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailcritical thinkinglearning agility
Certifications
bachelor's degree in accountingIllinois State Police background checkvalid driver's license