Staff Tax Auditor

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

EDD's Tax Branch is one of the largest tax collection agencies in the nation!

We are committed to providing excellent service to California employers and benefit claimants and to increasing voluntary compliance with payroll tax laws and we have an opening for one (1) Staff Tax Auditor (STA) in the Field Audit and Compliance Division, Santa Fe Springs Area Audit Office's (SFSAAO) Santa Fe Springs Audit Crew 1.
This is a great promotional or transfer opportunity for an experienced Staff Tax Auditor to take a new step on your career path in a fantastic office!

Under the general direction of the Tax Administrator I, the STA conducts in-state and out of state audits and investigations of the most difficult, complex, and sensitive accounts typically involving the largest employers with multiple status issues and computerized accounting systems.
The STA also helps to identify and develop audit leads for out of state and local Area Audit Offices (AAO). The incumbent will serve as the Department's audit and compliance representative in an out-stationed office, or in a headquarters setting, and may develop guideline, training course, and assist in formulating policy and procedures to assist management in the administration of the Employment Tax Program. Incumbent may serve as a lead person.

Please see the Staff Tax Auditor Duty Statement for more details.

This position is headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA and may be eligible for limited telework. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

Position located at 10330 Pioneer BLVD, Ste 150, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Travel may be required for this position, and may include overnight and/or out of state; work out of the office and/or in an outstation setting which requires a higher level of independence and self-motivation.

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.

• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

If selected for hire , you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

The Staff Tax Auditor is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only. The next administration of the STA exam is tentatively scheduled for July 22, 2027.

For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Possession of excellent writing skills to prepare detailed, organized, and accurate reports that support your conclusions.
• Knowledge of accounting, auditing principles and business law.
• Skills handling or reviewing financial records and documents.
• Outstanding oral communication skills are required to communicate findings to employers and/or their representatives in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to analyze information, evidence, and facts to render sound conclusions.
• Ability to conduct interviews.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to create and maintain an effective and courteous working relationship with management, supervisors, staff and the general public.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required . The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

SOQ Instructions:
The SOQ should be typed in a paragraph format using 12-point Arial style font, be single spaced, and not exceed 2 pages in length, while providing a thoughtful, detailed answer to all portions of the following prompts. Be sure to provide examples.

Describe how your knowledge, skills, and experience have prepared you for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.