Tax Auditor (Southern California) - FFD 10/26/25
Franchise Tax Board State of California Sacramento
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San Diego, CA
Company
Franchise Tax Board State of California Sacramento
Location
San Diego, CA
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Position(s) may be located in any of the following office locations:
• West Covina, Van Nuys, Santa Ana, Los Angeles and San Diego, California
To submit Application Packages, go to:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=490107
The State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated professionals to join our caring workforce. We are looking for individuals with strong communication and analytical skills to join our team. The FTB Tax Auditor position provides the incumbents with potential to learn and grow personal development and career all while making an impact to the State of California. The incumbent will have the opportunity to advance auditing skills by working with Fortune 500 companies, high wealth individuals with pass-through entities, and a variety of representatives (CPA's, EA's, Tax Attorneys, etc.). The Tax Auditor will be working with an inclusive and diverse workforce individually or in a team environment, that has a good sense of values and community belonging. The position includes travel. All FTB employees receive a comprehensive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, a defined pension plan, and optional retirement savings plan. FTB offers teleworking and flexible work hours to encourage work-life balance. We also offer CPA certification using general qualifying experience in accordance with the California State Board of Accountancy rules and regulations.
Under the supervision of an Audit Supervisor, the Tax Auditor is responsible for learning all the phases of tax audit work by conducting audits of taxpayers to determine the correct amount of tax in accordance with the Federal & California Tax Laws, audit standards, Audit Regulations, Taxpayer Bill of Rights, resource considerations, policies, and procedures. Tax Auditors will plan and organize multiple audits, work directly with taxpayers or their representatives to obtain and analyze relevant facts, and make appropriate determinations that are fair and impartial. The Tax Auditor will then communicate the findings through written reports or organized meetings. Tax Auditors will be provided with instructions on the laws administered by the department, as well as the basic policies, programs, and procedures of the Franchise Tax Board.
As a Tax Auditor, duties include:
• Conduct audits of taxpayer's books and records using a variety of FTB resources and computer systems.
• Plan, organize, and manage the audit inventory to ensure the audits are completed within the specified time frames.
• Gather information and documents and prepare audit reports.
• Analyze facts and make appropriate audit determinations based on research and application of tax law and other applicable authority.
• Confer with taxpayers and/or their legal representatives to request and discuss pertinent information by mail, telephone, or in person.
• Communicate audit findings to the taxpayer and/or their legal representative, both in writing and verbally.
Working Conditions
This position is eligible for remote-working within California based on departmental guidelines and operational need. FTB has a minimum in-office requirement of two days per week for all positions including those that are eligible for telework.
This position requires travel.
To apply for the Tax Auditor position(s) as a list candidate, you must first take the online Tax Auditor, FTB exam
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER 1 Equivalent to graduation from college with specialization in accounting. (Registration as a senior student in a recognized institution will admit applicants to the examination, but they must produce evidence of successful completion of the curriculum and the prescribed courses before they may be considered eligible for appointment.)
OR 2 Completion of a prescribed professional accounting curriculum given by a resident or correspondence school of accountancy including courses in elementary and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and business law.
OR 3 Completion of the equivalent of 19 semester units of course work, 16 units of which shall be professional accounting courses given by a collegiate-grade residence institution including courses in elementary and advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting; and three semester units of business law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,695.00 - $7,632.00 per month
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home
Ability to Relocate:
• San Diego, CA 92108: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92108
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