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Income Tax Auditor I - EXAM

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Income Tax Auditor I - EXAM

Salary

$28.43 - $44.76 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-0660-C1

Department

22 Columbus City Auditor

Division

Division of Income Tax

Opening Date

08/20/2025

Closing Date

9/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

Under general supervision, is responsible for auditing income tax returns for businesses and individuals to ensure compliance with City income tax provisions; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

+ Audits financial records of businesses and persons subject to City income tax to determine taxable income and income tax liabilities on salaries and wages paid employees subject to income tax withholding provisions;

+ Reviews data concerning requests for refunds to determine the factual and mathematical basis for the claims and responds by approving, disapproving, or adjusting the payments;

+ Reviews employer records to determine liabilities, confirm adjustments, or verify refunds;

+ Identifies delinquent accounts and takes the necessary actions to notify individuals and businesses; establishes payment plans for individuals and businesses with unpaid tax liabilities;

+ Contacts individuals, tax consultants, business representatives, accountants, and others to clarify or correct inconsistencies found on tax returns, financial records, and other necessary forms;

+ Assists taxpayers in the preparation of income tax returns; answers questions and assists taxpayers with electronic tax system transactions;

+ Processes payments made by taxpayers, appropriately applying payments received to taxpayer account liabilities;

+ Uses computer software to perform auditing duties;

+ May attend pre-construction meetings to advise contractors on compliance with City tax requirements;

+ May assist Auditor II’s with conducting field audits to research businesses and locations which have not filed income tax returns and to investigate employer withholding compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree.

Some positions may require the possession of a valid driver’s license

Test/Job Contact Information

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create aNEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and willreplacethe names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a written work sample test weighted 20% covering filling out a tax form (City of Columbus IR-25); and a computerized examination weighted 80% covering Customer Service, Reading Comprehension, English Usage, Grammar, Spelling, Logic and Reasoning, Mathematics, and 2016/2019 Microsoft Excel and Word.

Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Short-term Disability

+ Life Insurance

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree?

+ Yes

+ No

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Have you attached a copy of your diploma or a copy of an official transcript showing your bachelor's degree was awarded to your application? IF YOU HAVE NOT ATTACHED THIS OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DENIED. Do NOT attach "degree audits" nor "unofficial transcripts" as they are not official documentation.

+ Yes, I have attached appropriate documentation to this application.

+ No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications.

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Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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