CLOSING DATE
11/11/2026 11:59 PM EASTERN
THE POSITION Join the Bureau of Audits, Altoona Regional Office as a Revenue Tax Auditor and take on meaningful work that supports fair tax practices across the region. This role allows you to apply your strong analytical skills while working directly with taxpayers and businesses. You will help ensure that taxes are reported correctly and that laws are followed. Your efforts will strengthen public trust and support accurate state revenue collection.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position conducts field audits to determine whether taxpayers are following state tax laws and reporting correctly. The work includes planning audits, reviewing financial records, and communicating findings. As a Revenue Tax Auditor, you will perform the following duties:
Audit Execution: Conduct audits to determine compliance with relevant laws and regulations Field Operations: Work at audit sites to support efficient examinations Audit Planning: Review reporting history and instructions to prepare for upcoming assignments Taxpayer Communication: Schedule audits and discuss procedures and findings with taxpayers or representatives Record Analysis: Examine books and financial records to determine tax liability or verify accurate payments Report Preparation: Compile schedules, work papers, and narratives into completed audit reports
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, ad hoc, upon successful completion of the in-office training period of 30 days, based on operational and field work scheduling needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Altoona. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Successful completion of the Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or One year of professional accounting or auditing experience and a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing; or Eligibility to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination.
Other Requirements:
You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Blair, Cambria, or Centre County before the date of hire. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
