revenue tax auditor

Salary $63,257.00 - $92,010.00 Annually Location Erie County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-59959-03900 Department Department of Revenue Division RV Bur Auds Erie Rgnl Off Opening Date 10/15/2026 Closing Date 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 03900 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A4 Pay Group ST07 Bureau / Division Code 00188620 Bureau / Division Bureau of Audits, Erie Regional Office Worksite Address 448 West 11th Street City Erie, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16501 Contact Name Carrissa Rockey Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Join the Bureau of Audits, Erie Regional Office as a Revenue Tax Auditor and help support fair and accurate tax practices across Pennsylvania. This role allows you to grow your skills while working with a wide range of taxpayers and businesses. You will contribute to the agency mission by ensuring that audits are completed with care and integrity. This is an opportunity to build a meaningful career while serving your community. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position focuses on conducting field audits that check taxpayer compliance with state tax laws and regulations. It involves reviewing records, preparing audit plans, and working directly with taxpayers and their representatives. As a Revenue Tax Auditor, you will perform the following duties: 1. Audit Preparation: Review taxpayer history and plan audit steps 2. Record Analysis: Examine books and financial documents to determine tax accuracy 3. Field Work: Inspect facilities and meet with representatives to verify operations 4. Audit Documentation: Draft clear narratives, schedules, and reports that explain findings 5. Taxpayer Education: Provide guidance to improve future tax reporting practices 6. Training Support: Share knowledge with other auditors during on-the-job instruction Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, ad hoc, upon successful completion of the in-office training period of 30 days, based on operational and field work scheduling needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Erie. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 4. **Salary:**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. Successful completion of the Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 2. One year of professional accounting or auditing experience and a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing; or 3. Eligibility to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination. Other Requirements: 1. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 2. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Erie County. If no eligible cand dates who live within Erie County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. 3. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification. How to Apply: 1. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 2. If you are claiming education in your answers to the ... For full info follow application link. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.