TAX AUDITOR TRAINEE

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Tax Auditor Trainee. This position will participate in an agency training program to develop knowledge, skills, and expertise in auditing employers’ original books and records for compliance with the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Act. Responsibilities include successfully completing classroom-based training and assessments and traveling to employer worksites to receive on-the-job training in performing audits. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a background in accounting, payroll administration, or auditing. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of employer tax laws, and experience performing detailed and thorough analysis of financial documents. IDES offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of Illinois employers and job seekers.

Essential Functions

• Under immediate supervision, for a period of time not to exceed twelve months, participates in an agency sponsored training program as a Tax Auditor Trainee for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
• Accepts and completes assignments of increasing difficulty utilizing an agency supplied PC and/or laptop and software
• Participates in meetings with employers and/or their legal representatives
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and other activities which will provide meaningful learning experience
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or an allied field.

Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency test and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the educational requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Fifteen (15) credit hours in accounting classes, including at least one audit class
• One (1) year of experience utilizing knowledge of accounting and auditing theories, methods and procedures, including laws, rules, and regulations relating to Government accounting and auditing procedures
• One (1) year of experience examining financial records for discrepancies, including accounting and payroll records
• One (1) year of experience working with financial software systems to review and investigate tax information
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience preparing and presenting comprehensive financial, accounting and/or audit reports
• Experience speaking to various groups to convey policy and procedures in a manner easily understood by diverse audiences

Conditions of Employment

• Requires an Illinois State Police background check and self-disclosure of any criminal history.
• Requires ability to successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license and access to an automobile.
• This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing, or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Employment Security’s (IDES) mission is to serve Illinois workers and employers to the best of our ability and to use our knowledge of the Illinois workforce to inform sound policy decision making. IDES encourages economic growth and stability in Illinois by providing vital Employment Services to Illinois residents and employers, analyzing and disseminating actionable Labor Market Information, and administering Unemployment Insurance programs.