Tax Compliance Auditor

Overview

This seasonal hourly Tax Compliance Auditor role works directly with the Director of Compliance and the Compliance Process Manager to review individual tax returns with certain schedules and tax credits. The position helps identify unusual tax practices, test compliance with company policies and procedures as well as the Internal Revenue Service and applicable state statutes, rules, and regulations. Analytical and investigative services are performed in partnership with compliance staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring franchise and managed operation stores’ tax compliance with the IRS, company policies and procedures, and federal and state tax statutes
• Review individual tax returns to monitor compliance with IRS regulations for filing personal income tax returns, including returns reporting:
  • W-2 income
  • Schedule C business income and expense
  • Schedule A deductions
  • Refundable Education, Fuel Tax, Earned Income Tax, and Additional Child tax credits
• Perform re-signature of tax returns
• Communicate findings to franchisees and managed operations store personnel
• Report results to appropriate departments and upper management
• Cultivate and maintain positive, productive, professional relationships with staff, colleagues, and franchisees
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of IRS regulations pertaining to the Earned Income Tax Credit and preparer Due Diligence
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficiency with technology; solid knowledge of computer operations and software
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Excel, and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or EA certification
• Three or more years of individual income tax preparation experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Status: Seasonal
• FLSA Status: Hourly

Location

Work is required at a corporate office in Hurst, TX or Virginia Beach, VA, or remote.

Preferred hours: 2pm–7pm EST.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Desk-based work at an office for periods of time up to eight hours
• While performing duties, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions