Audit Analyst - Tax Compliance (Reno Area)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Government Tax Advisors, LLC (Gov Tax) is seeking a curious, dependable, and detail-oriented Audit Analyst to perform business personal property audits and associated site inspections in Washoe County, Nevada.

This is a home-based field position, not a work-from-anywhere position.

Applicants must currently live in Reno, Sparks, or a nearby community within reasonable commuting distance of central Reno.

Fieldwork will typically occur one to three days per week and may take place anywhere in Washoe County, including outlying communities.

Prior property tax experience is not required.

Gov Tax will provide comprehensive training on accounting-record analysis, audit procedures, site inspections, taxpayer communication, workpaper preparation, Nevada property tax laws, and appraisal requirements.

You will work independently while receiving guidance, oversight, and quality review from experienced auditors.

As you complete training and demonstrate proficiency, you will take greater ownership of your audits and may have opportunities to learn the property tax laws and audit procedures of other states.

ABOUT GOVTAX

Gov Tax helps local governments promote fairness and accurate reporting in self-reported tax programs.

We provide professional audit services focused on business personal property and local excise taxes.

We care about doing excellent work and about the people doing it.

We hold ourselves accountable, treat taxpayers and clients with respect, and support one another as a team.

Our employees are trusted to work independently, encouraged to keep learning, and given opportunities to grow as the company grows.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

No two days will look exactly the same.

On a home-office day, you might use Excel to compare a business’s property declaration with its fixed-asset schedule, review acquisitions and disposals, research an applicable tax rule, and investigate why two sources of information do not agree.

On a fieldwork day, you will visit a business somewhere in Washoe County, meet with an owner or company representative, and conduct a site inspection.

You may tour the facility, learn how the business operates, and compare the equipment and other assets you observe with the company’s accounting records.

A successful audit involves more than identifying a difference.

You will ask thoughtful questions, gather the relevant facts, determine why a variance exists, and explain your findings clearly and respectfully.

An audit can feel like solving a puzzle.

Accounting records, property declarations, site observations, supporting documents, and tax laws must all fit together.

If you enjoy resolving unanswered questions and seeing a complex assignment through to completion, you may find this work especially rewarding.

• WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Perform business personal property audits under the direction and oversight of experienced auditors.
• Conduct in-person site inspections throughout Washoe County.
• Compare property declarations with general ledgers, fixed-asset schedules, depreciation reports, invoices, and financial statements.
• Review acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and leased or rented property.
• Reconcile reported property with accounting records and site observations.
• Identify discrepancies, research relevant facts, and calculate recommended audit adjustments using established procedures.
• Prepare organized workpapers and reports that clearly document the evidence reviewed, procedures performed, and conclusions reached.
• Communicate professionally with business owners, accountants, government employees, and other taxpayer representatives.
• Explain document requests, audit procedures, and findings clearly, concisely, and respectfully.
• Protect confidential taxpayer, financial, and government information.
• Manage multiple assigned audits and complete work within established deadlines.
• Use Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Complete required training and obtain Nevada Personal Property Tax Appraiser certification within one year.
• As assigned, learn other states’ property tax requirements and assist with audits for additional jurisdictions.

WHO YOU ARE

Great auditors combine strong analytical ability with strong interpersonal skills.

You may be a strong fit if you

• Are naturally curious and enjoy understanding how businesses operate.
• Like investigating discrepancies and determining why information does not agree.
• Have the persistence to follow questions through to a well-supported conclusion.
• Ask thoughtful questions and listen carefully to the answers.
• Can explain technical information clearly and professionally.
• Work independently while recognizing when to ask for guidance.
• Take ownership of assignments and follow them through to completion.
• Accept feedback and use it to improve the accuracy and quality of your work.
• Exercise good judgment when handling confidential information.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current residence in Reno, Sparks, or a nearby community within reasonable commuting distance of central Reno.
• Ability and willingness to perform field assignments anywhere in Washoe County, typically one to three days per week.
• Valid driver’s license, legally required automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including organizing data, sorting, filtering, and using basic formulas.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze detailed information and document conclusions accurately.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a private home workspace suitable for confidential records, telephone calls, and video meetings.
• Availability Monday through Friday from 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Pacific Time.
• Willingness and ability to complete required training and obtain Nevada Personal Property Tax Appraiser certification within one year.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, public administration, or a related analytical field.
• Accounting, auditing, appraisal, tax administration, financial analysis, or regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience reviewing general ledgers, fixed-asset schedules, depreciation reports, or financial statements.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data reconciliation.
• Experience conducting inspections, compliance reviews, or field investigations.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not have property tax experience or meet every preferred qualification. Training on all aspects of the position will be provided.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Annual salary of $45,000 to $55,000, based on experience, education, and qualifications.
• Full-time W-2 employment.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with an employer contribution toward employee coverage.
• Dependent coverage options available.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-provided training and paid certification support.

Gov Tax will pay the required training, examination, and initial certification costs associated with obtaining Nevada Personal Property Tax Appraiser certification.

• Company-provided computer, business telephone service, and necessary software.
• Reimbursement for authorized business mileage in accordance with company policy.
• A supportive team environment with meaningful independence and opportunities to grow.
• SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Pacific Time.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Gov Tax participates in E-Verify. Employment eligibility will be verified through Form I-9 and E-Verify.

The final candidate may be required to complete a job-related background check and motor vehicle records check, as permitted by law.

Government Tax Advisors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

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