CLOSING DATE
11/11/2026 11:59 PM EASTERN
THE POSITION
Join the Bureau of Audits, Altoona Regional Office as a Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee and begin building a strong foundation in tax auditing. This role offers hands-on learning as you develop skills that support fair and accurate tax compliance. You will train with experienced professionals who will guide your growth every step of the way. Your work will help ensure fairness and accuracy for taxpayers across the region.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on learning how to conduct audits by studying tax laws, visiting audit sites, and practicing key auditing steps. The training process prepares you to complete accurate and well-documented reviews of taxpayer records. As a Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee, you will perform the following duties:
- Audit Training: Learn to conduct sales and use tax audits to determine compliance with laws and regulations
- Field Experience: Gain experience working at audit sites to support efficient audit processes
- Record Review: Research departmental records to understand tax history and identify related assignments
- Taxpayer Contact: Communicate with taxpayers or representatives to schedule audits and discuss procedures
- Document Analysis: Examine financial records to determine correct tax liabilities or confirm accurate reporting
- Report Preparation: Prepare work papers, schedules, and narratives that support audit findings and conclusions
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:
- A bachelor’s degree that includes 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 6 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
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.
