Job Description

Posting number: 226526

Department: Remote Sellers Commission

Job classification: REVENUE TAX AUDITOR 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Tax Administration, Audit

Summary

Mission Statement

The mission of the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers is to administer and collect state and local sales and use taxes for remote transactions with fairness, accuracy, and integrity. Established under Act 274 of the 2017 Regular Legislative Session, we are committed to promoting uniformity and simplicity in taxpayer compliance while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct. We serve Louisiana’s taxpayers and local jurisdictions by providing clear guidance, consistent processes, and strong leadership in all aspects of remote seller tax administration.

Overview

The Tax Auditor 2 conducts detailed audits of individual and business tax filings, evaluates financial records for accuracy and compliance, identifies discrepancies, and ensures proper application of state tax laws. The role supports enforcement activities, taxpayer education, and contributes to ensuring accurate tax compliance for remote sellers.

Key Competencies Strong analytical and investigative skills, solid understanding of state and local tax statutes and audit procedures, proficiency in reviewing financial documentation, clear and professional communication with taxpayers, and the ability to manage complex audit cases independently while maintaining accuracy and fairness.

What Makes It Unique

This position offers an opportunity to work on diverse and challenging audit assignments, applying analytical expertise to real-world financial scenarios. Tax Auditor 2s play a key role in safeguarding public revenue and gain valuable experience in the broader field of tax administration and regulatory enforcement.

Examples of duties

Four years of experience in tax accounting or tax auditing; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus one year of experience in tax accounting or tax auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus one year of experience in tax accounting or tax auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus one year of experience in tax accounting or tax auditing; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics, or a Juris Doctorate; OR

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a current Louisiana license to practice law.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

This position is responsible for conducting audits to determine the correct amount and distribution of sales taxes, collected and/or due for state and local taxing jurisdictions in Louisiana. This position will have the following duties:

Auditing Taxpayers 95%

• Reviews records and operations of national and international businesses to determine sales tax liability and the correct distribution of sales tax due for all taxing jurisdictions (state and local) in Louisiana. These records could include, but are not limited to, computer-driven reports, invoices, credit memos, shipping receipts, exemption certificates, websites, third-party records, bank statements, and state and federal income tax returns.
• Reviews records to determine compliance with state and/or local laws, ordinances, and rules.
• Uses data processing information systems, software and other automated tools to assist in performing audits.
• Documents discrepancies and prepares work papers to support findings, including tables, schedules, exhibits, confidential comments, and correspondence with taxpayers.
• Writes reports to summarize findings and collect taxes or issue refunds.
• Communicates with business entities to explain laws, procedures, taxpayer obligations, discuss findings, and provide advice on accounting improvements.
• May interview witnesses to obtain, clarify, and confirm evidence regarding possible tax evasion.
• Uses effective sampling techniques during audits, as warranted.
• If necessary, support findings to attorneys and/or testify in court.

5% Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Audit and Compliance Manager and/or the Executive Director.:

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Office located at 7722 Office Park Blvd, Baton Rouge

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessments required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Renee Ellender Roberie

Louisiana Remote Sellers Commission

225-342-2156

renee.roberie@la.gov