Tax Examiner Job Description Template

Job title

Tax Examiner

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable tax examiner to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will review tax returns for accuracy, audit individuals and businesses and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Review tax returns for accuracy
• Audit individuals and businesses
• Contact taxpayers about issues
• Calculate taxes owed
• Set up payment plans
• Enforce collection when required
• Document cases
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of tax law and accounting
• Integrity and attention to detail
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Enrolled Agent (EA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Experience with agency case systems

Skills

• Auditing
• Financial analysis
• Interviewing
• Case documentation
• Communication
• Firmness

Work environment and schedule

Tax examiners work in government offices, with field visits for some auditors and collectors. Most work full-time during business hours, with busier periods around filing deadlines.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.