Income Tax Auditor

Income Tax AuditorUnder immediate supervision, this position is responsible for auditing income tax returns for businesses and individuals to ensure compliance with City income tax provisions. Identifies delinquent accounts and takes necessary actions.Major duties include:Audit City income tax returns of businesses and persons subject to City income tax to determine taxable income and income tax liabilities on salaries and wages subject to income tax withholding provisions.Prepare and send audit letters to address discrepancies or request additional information.Determine underpayments and assess penalties and interest and apply refunds to delinquent tax balances from prior years.Process withholding registrations, maintain employer accounts, and follow up on delinquent withholdings. Audits year-end reconciliations to ensure businesses withhold and remit correct tax amounts.Conduct audits of partnership and business returns to verify compliance with City ordinance and individual filing requirements.Assist the public and business representatives by explaining and interpreting the City of Saginaw Income Tax Code.Establish and monitor payment agreements, including promissory notes, to ensure compliance with repayment terms.Prepare proposed tax assessments for non-filers using available data from the State of Michigan and historical payment records.File claims for delinquent income tax with bankruptcy court and update account statuses accordingly.Prepare Renaissance Zones certificates for qualifying applicants.Prepare case files and represent the department in small claims court in the Administrator's absence.Draft and update City Income Tax forms, instructions, worksheets, to improve clarity and compliance.Safeguard income tax records and confidential data by maintaining secure filing, scanning, and data storage practices.Ensure timely processing of refunds, accurate estimates, and prompt correspondence with taxpayers.Crosscheck multiple information sources to verify taxpayer compliance with City tax ordinances.Recommend improvements to tax and office procedures to enhance efficiency and service quality.Performs other duties as assigned.Job requirements include:Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent experience totaling at least four (4) years of professional experience in income tax preparation, auditing, or accounting may be considered for the associate's degree requirement.Ability to operate a computer and utilize related department specific software.Perform work with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness.Communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.Apply general rules, laws, and ordinances to specific situations to identify problems, evaluate evidence, and reach logical conclusions.Accurately calculate and interpret mathematical computationsWork independently with minimal supervision, identify tasks that need attention, prioritize workload effectively.Knowledge of municipal tax codes and ordinances affecting the payment and collection of income taxes for the City of SaginawAccounting and auditing principles and practicesWorking conditions include:Work is primarily performed in an office environment with little exposure to environmental conditions. The noise level is typically moderate (e.g. business office with typing and/or computer printers, light traffic).Exertion above 50 pounds is rarely required.Frequent sitting and occasional standing and walking.Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing are seldom required.Regular reaching with hands and arms, fine manipulation using hands and fingers to type and operate a computer mouse.Standard vision requirements to review detailed data and documents.Clear vocal communication for expressing detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, and /or quickly is essential.Hearing capability sufficient to hear detailed information through oral communication.The City of Saginaw is committed to hiring individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. All applicants must provide proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by federal law. The City of Saginaw will not sponsor visas for employment.The City of Saginaw is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.