10953 - Education and Compliance Auditor - Corporate Tax - Phoenix, AZ

10953 - Auditor - Corporate Tax / Compliance - Phoenix, AZ

Position Summary

SunSoft Online is seeking an Auditor - Corporate Tax / Compliance for a part-time contract opportunity with a government agency in Phoenix, AZ.

This role will assist corporate auditors and the management team with audits and amended returns of corporate taxpayers. The position involves reviewing audit work, analyzing corporate taxpayer data, identifying possible audit leads, reviewing amended returns, and supporting process improvements for the corporate audit team.

This is a primarily remote role, but the selected candidate must be local to Phoenix, AZ and available to attend first-day orientation in person. Occasional onsite work may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with audits and amended returns of corporate taxpayers.
  
• Ensure audit methods and procedures comply with Arizona tax law, rulings, and case law.
  
• Complete medium to large complexity audit-related work.
  
• Review auditor work and amended returns to determine next steps.
  
• Collect, organize, and analyze corporate taxpayer data.
  
• Identify possible audit leads for the audit selection program.
  
• Review and update audit procedures.
  
• Recommend process improvements for the corporate audit team.
  
• Participate in team meetings, one-on-ones, and huddles.
  

Required Qualifications

• College degree in accounting or a closely related field.
  
• Minimum 1 continuous year of corporate tax return experience with a government agency or accounting firm.
  
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
  
• Must be local to Phoenix, AZ at the time of submission.
  
• Resume must clearly show current location.
  
• Must be able to start within two weeks of an offer.
  
• Must have reliable internet access with sufficient bandwidth for remote work.
  
• Must be available for first-day onsite orientation in Phoenix, AZ.
  
• Must be able to pass required pre-employment checks, including criminal background and tax compliance check.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
  
• Corporate tax return filing or auditing experience.
  
• Experience reviewing or auditing tax returns.
  

Required Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Google Workspace applications.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong organization and multitasking ability.
  
• Good interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to retain knowledge quickly.
  
• Creative problem-solving skills.
  
• Goal-oriented and detail-oriented work style.
  

Important Candidate Requirements

Candidates must have the following clearly shown on their resume:

• Microsoft Excel experience
  
• At least 1 year of corporate tax return experience
  
• College degree in accounting or related field
  
• Current Phoenix, AZ area location
  

Candidates submitted without the required experience and education listed on the resume may be rejected.

How to Apply

Please send your resume to:

talent@sunsoftonline.com

Please include “Job ID 10953 - Auditor - Phoenix” in the subject line.

Please include answers to these questions with your resume:

1. Are you currently located in the Phoenix, AZ area?
   
2. Are you available for first-day onsite orientation in Phoenix, AZ?
   
3. Are you available to work 20 hours per week during day shift hours?
   
4. Do you have at least 1 continuous year of corporate tax return experience?
   
5. Do you have a college degree in accounting or a related field?
   
6. Do you have Microsoft Excel experience?
   
7. Are you seeking W2 or 1099?
   
8. What is your expected hourly pay rate?
   

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
  
• Corporate tax return filing or auditing experience.
  
• Experience reviewing or auditing tax returns.
  

Required Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Google Workspace applications.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong organization and multitasking ability.
  
• Good interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to retain knowledge quickly.
  
• Creative problem-solving skills.
  
• Goal-oriented and detail-oriented work style.
  

Important Candidate Requirements

Candidates must have the following clearly shown on their resume:

• Microsoft Excel experience
  
• At least 1 year of corporate tax return experience
  
• College degree in accounting or related field
  
• Current Phoenix, AZ area location
  

Candidates submitted without the required experience and education listed on the resume may be rejected.