Tax Auditor III

at State of Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Job Description

The incumbent will detect and prevent the fraudulent payment of unclaimed property claims, investigate thefts, and pursue prosecution of theft. Investigative steps may include verification of identity documentation, financial documents, tax returns, court orders, wills, mergers, bills of sale, corporate organizational documents, and anything else deemed evidence to corroborate ownership of unclaimed property. This position will also periodically assist in training and guidance for claim examiners and frontline staff to support the awareness of identifying potential fraud during their day-to-day review of claims.

1. Two years’ experience in tax auditing to ensure compliance with tax laws, rules and regulations which may include but is not limited to auditing tax and financial documents to determine correct tax liability.
2. One year of experience in analyzing tax discrepancies or related problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising on solutions. 
3. Two years’ experience in preparing audit summaries and reports that clearly and accurately document findings, supporting facts and recommendations.   
4. Two years' experience in providing excellent customer service on tax matters such as gathering information from or providing technical guidance to taxpayers or legal representatives, responding to inquiries and resolving complaints in a timely and courteous manner.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met:

      1 year experience in investigating fraud, forgery or financial/paper crimes.