Tax Auditor 1

State of Oregon · United States

Initial Posting Date: 08/10/2026 Application Deadline: 08/18/2026 Agency: Department of Revenue Salary Range: $4,954 - $7,592 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Tax Auditor 1 Job Description: Why Join Us Oregon counts on us! Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide us as we serve Oregon taxpayers whose tax dollars support the critical infrastructure of Oregonians' daily lives. Department of Revenue is recruiting for a Corporation Tax Auditor (Tax Auditor 1) position. We are looking for a talented, detail-oriented individual to join our Business Division in the Corporation & Estate Section. This position is headquartered in our Salem office or any of our field office locations across the state. The successful candidate may be eligible for in-state hybrid work. Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely. In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within the state of Oregon. Current Revenue employees who live outside of Oregon may apply and will be considered. What You Will Be Doing Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

• Prepares, presents and defends independently the department’s position at the written objection level.
• Responding to written objections from taxpayers.
• Preparing concise and understandable work papers and report of varied information obtained using a personal computer (word processing/spread sheet/data base software).
• Review and evaluate amended returns and work the amended returns after the audit.
• Performs excise or income tax audits on selected corporations that conduct business in Oregon.
• Supports the supervisor in the Transit District Self-Employment program coordination and operational functions of the unit.
• Provides taxpayer assistance by responding to questions which may include researching technical questions on various tax programs.

• Be self-motivated and self-disciplined and keep track of deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently displaying a high degree of integrity.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex laws/regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong analytical, auditing, and investigative skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; including preparing reports, explaining technical information and face-to-face interactions.

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• Complete any supplemental questions through Workday.
• Attach your current resume (Workday job history may substitute for a resume).
• Warning – Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity and will not save your application progress. There is now a “save for later” function, if you need to take a break please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.
• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.
• If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, you will receive a Workday task to submit your supporting documents. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.
• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources

• This is a SEIU-represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.
• Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
• Criminal Records Check - Employment in any position with the Department of Revenue for all current and prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment.
• To work for the Department of Revenue you must comply with all income tax laws. This means that the department will check to see if you have filed Oregon income tax returns and made arrangements to pay any outstanding liabilities before offering you a position.
• If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at: Human Resources at (503) 945-8547.