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The Bureau of Revenue & Financial Services is hiring two Revenue Auditors to join our team!
Job Appointment: Two full time, regular appointments available.
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 8-5P, alternate schedule may be available after probation.
Work Location: Hybrid/work location: 111 SW Columbia Street, Portland OR 97201
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Application Materials:
You must respond to the supplemental questions in detail and attach a resume.
If requesting Veterans' Preference, attach your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. Do not attach a cover letter.
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal.
Position Summary
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal.
Position Summary
The Bureau of Revenue and Financial Services is seeking two Revenue Auditors to plan, organize and conduct financial and tax audits to verify business and personal taxes due to the City of Portland and partner jurisdictions, including Multnomah County’s Business Income and Preschool for All Personal Income Taxes and the Metro Supportive Housing Services Business and Personal Income Taxes.
This position requires a sound knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and policies, especially tax laws. The Revenue Auditor is expected to communicate effectively on behalf of the City with CPAs, tax attorneys and business owners and managers on the interpretation and impact of laws, regulations, and policies.
As a Revenue Auditor, you will:
This position requires a sound knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and policies, especially tax laws. The Revenue Auditor is expected to communicate effectively on behalf of the City with CPAs, tax attorneys and business owners and managers on the interpretation and impact of laws, regulations, and policies.
As a Revenue Auditor, you will:
- Independently conduct audits requiring the application of legal knowledge and principles.
- Plan, organize, and conduct revenue audits to ensure the effective reporting and collection of all required taxes and fees.
- Research a variety of topics and prepare comprehensive financial analysis and revenue estimates, if needed, on the research performed.
- Apply general, enterprise and governmental accounting including GAAP and FASB accounting standards and GAAS.
About the Bureau:
The Bureau of Revenue and Financial Services (BRFS) plays a pivotal role in supporting the City of Portland's financial health and sustainability. Committed to fostering economic stability and equitable revenue practices, BRFS oversees various financial functions crucial to the city's well-being. BRFS is dedicated to managing and optimizing the city's revenue streams while ensuring transparency and accountability. We strive to uphold the highest standards of financial stewardship, supporting the City of Portland's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Revenue and Financial Services | Portland.gov
BRFS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. We encourage candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. Although not required, BRFS encourages candidates that can fluently speak more than one language to include that information in your resume. BRFS offers an excellent benefits package, flexible work schedules and support for training and skills development in a positive, engaging, and creative work environment.
Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications listed. BRFS considers lived experience and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidates for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply.
Questions?
Hannah Zeilenga, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Hannah.Zeilenga@PortlandOregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- Experience applying the principles of general, enterprise and governmental accounting, including GAAP and FASB accounting standards and GAAS.
- Experience applying federal and state tax laws and regulations and tax court decisions.
- Experience applying City and County codes (or similar tax laws), identifying incorrect data, and understanding if taxes are being paid appropriately through application of appropriate tax laws, codes, or regulations.
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and reaching sound conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, and policies.
- Ability to understand, interpret, explain, and apply City and County codes/ordinances (or similar tax laws) to interested parties.
- Experience planning, organizing, and conducting sound, comprehensive tax and financial audits.
An Ideal Candidate will have:
- Experience in a public agency is preferred.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between: March 11th and March 25th
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Detailed answers to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions).
- If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, you must submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
- The City of Portland has How to Apply Videosand offersHow to Apply Classesonce per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on this posting.
- Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- Completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
- Do not attach any additional documents. Do not attach a Cover Letter.
- An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
- Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
- Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
- Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment. (Include if requires an in-depth background investigation.)
- Successful candidates for the Revenue Auditor position must undergo fingerprinting as mandated by the IRS regulations upon being hired.
- A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
- Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
- City of Portland Core Values
- Recruitment Process - Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
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