Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Perform professional level duties and responsibilities involved in planning, performing and completing audits of entities submitting reports and revenues to the City; increase awareness of and enforce compliance with applicable City Code; and perform a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Exempt, Non-Safety Sensitive.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Deputy Finance Director.
May act as a lead worker by assigning and reviewing the work of other Sales Tax division staff.
PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Conduct compliance audits of City departments or operations; determine scope of audit; communicate audit processes and procedures; conduct audit and make recommendations; ensure compliance with audit recommendations.
2. Plan, perform and complete audits of businesses for compliance with City Sales and Use Tax Code, and franchise fee agreements; document and report all audit findings.
3. Monitor and verify compliance of businesses with applicable rules and regulations; investigate reports of non-compliance with Sales and Use Tax Code.
4. Determine, research, write and obtain approval of administrative regulations, amendments and informational interpretations of the Sales and Use Tax Code including design and modification of forms.
5. Oversee the development of Alternative Use Tax and Exemption processes; review applications; approve rates; issue receipts; issue exemption certificates.
6. Maintain and monitor the Initial and Annual Use Tax return process.
7. Respond to requests and inquires from the general public, businesses, industries, vendors, contractors and others regarding the Sales and Use Tax Ordinance, taxes, penalties, interest and adjustments; research and provide interpretations of the City Sales and Use Tax Code.
8. Design, schedule and conduct taxpayer sales and use tax seminars to enhance business community understanding of codes and regulations.
9. Participate in special projects as assigned.
10. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in field of tax use and internal audits.
11. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of a sales and use tax audit program.
Generally accepted accounting theory, principles, practices and their application to a variety of individual, partnerships, corporations, non-profit entities and municipal government entities.
Auditing principles and practices.
Codes of professional conduct.
Principles and practices of financial analysis, record keeping, auditing and reporting.
Advanced mathematical concepts, including statistical analysis and comparison.
Principles and practices of business sales and use tax.
Automated financial information systems and integrated business office software.
Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software applications.
Applicable Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Ability to:
Research, prepare and analyze financial and accounting records, statements and reports.
Analyze and apply sales invoicing, purchasing and disbursement, and other operating and accounting procedures to determine sales and use tax liability.
Plan, organize and conduct audits.
Interpret and apply contract provisions.
Operate and use modern office equipment including computer and various software applications.
Analyze complex accounting issues and recommend solutions to existing problems.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Speak, read, comprehend, and write the English language fluently.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience including experience in auditing processes and procedures.
Training:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
The job is performed in the following working environment:
Office environment. ; exposure to computer screens.
Physical Conditions:
The job is characterized by:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The following physical activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job’s purpose and are performed on a daily basis:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly required to see, hear, talk, stand, twist and use repetitive motions in the conduct of work. The employee is also required to perform light lifting.