Senior Tax Examiner

Utah Division of Human Resource Management

$71K — $124K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in tax examination or related field
  • Knowledge of Utah State Tax Commission policies and procedures
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Effective communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve audits
  • Conduct audits
  • Train staff on audit processes
  • Explain audit assessments and appeal procedures to taxpayers
  • Represent the Business Taxes and Discovery Division in appeals
  • Assist with compliance projects
  • Interpret tax laws, rules, and policies

Benefits

  • Eligible for hybrid work environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Possibility of advancement within the division
  • Supportive team atmosphere
  • Experience with state taxation policies
Full Job Description
Senior Tax Examiner

FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $34.53 - $59.77 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - HybridRecruiter -
Application Deadline - 8/9/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities
This recruitment is open to current employees of the Business Taxes and Discovery/Sales section only.

Principal Duties
The Senior Tax Examiner will:
  • Review and approve audits.
  • Performs audits.
  • Train staff on audit processes.
  • Explain audit assessments, appeal procedures, penalty and interest computations to taxpayers.
  • Represent the Business Taxes and Discovery Division in the appeals process.
  • Help with compliance projects.
  • Interpret tax laws, rules and policies

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who:
  • has working knowledge of the Utah State Tax Commission policies and procedures
  • has working knowledge of Excel
  • has excellent customer service skills
  • has the ability to communicate effectively


Qualifications
Remote/Telework
This position may be eligible for remote work.

Salary
Starting salary will follow DHRM rules on transfers or promotions.

Preferences
Preference may be given to tax examiners with experience in sales tax.

About the Role

Location -
210 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84134
United States
Background Check Required - You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - B - Competitive Career Service

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