Performs as lead auditor and may direct or supervise one or more Tax Field Examiners A in the field. Prepares reports of audits together with exhibits and recommendations. Defends audit approach, department policy and legal interpretation against arguments raised by taxpayers, attorneys, and accountants before formal assessment. Performs related work as required. As a condition of employment, examiner must have a reliable means of transportation.
Work is performed at a variety of business offices.
Appearances at administrative tax appeal hearings or court cases can be anticipated. Duty stations may be anywhere in Vermont and subject to periodic change. Three years at a professional level in accounting, auditing, or business administration which has included responsibility for fiscal accounts, with at least one year in tax auditing or tax accounting. Successful completion of IRS Agent's course jointly approved by the Departments of Personnel and Taxes may be substituted for six months of experience.