Tax Compliance Auditor

Job Title: Tax Compliance Auditor

Department/Business Unit: Dept 94 - Compliance

Reports to: Director of Compliance 

Status: Seasonal

FLSA Status: Hourly

Job Summary

The Tax Compliance Auditor will work directly with the Director of Compliance and Compliance Process Manager to review individual tax returns with certain schedules and tax credits. This position is integral to help identify unusual tax practices in our tax offices, test compliance with Liberty Tax policies and procedures, the Internal Revenue Service and state statutes, rules and regulations.  The position will perform analytical and investigative services working directly with compliance staff.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Assist in the process to monitor franchise and managed operation stores tax compliance with the IRS, Liberty Tax policies and procedures and federal and state tax statutes, 
  • Perform review of individual tax returns, to monitor compliance with IRS regulations pertaining to the filing of personal income tax returns; including, but not limited to, 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
    • Re-signature of tax returns
  • Communicate findings to franchisees and managed operation’s store personnel
  • Report results to appropriate departments and upper management
• Cultivate and maintain a positive, productive, and professional relationship with staff, colleagues, and franchisees.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• 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)
• Proficient with technology; solid knowledge of computer operations and software
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products: Outlook, Excel, and Word

Education and Experience

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

Physical Requirements

Position requires working at a desk at an office for periods of time up to eight hours. 

Work Environment 

This position will require the employee to work at one of our Corporate offices in Hurst, TX or Virginia Beach, VA or remote. As an employer, we are looking for employees that convey our R.E.A.L mission and values. We encourage team bonding & interacting with colleagues.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.

Liberty Tax is an equal opportunity employer.