Revenue Tax Auditor – Field Audit (Lafayette)

About the role

The Louisiana Department of Revenue seeks a Revenue Tax Auditor to join its Field Audit Sales Tax Division. The auditor will conduct complex in‑state and out‑of‑state field audits, ensuring compliance with Louisiana tax laws while delivering high‑quality customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Perform field audits of large, complex businesses and corporations across multiple tax types, including corporate income, franchise, personal income, sales/use, and others.
• Independently examine financial statements, accounting records, tax reports, and operational processes to determine correct Louisiana tax liability.
• Coordinate audit activities both within Louisiana and in other U.S. metropolitan areas, traveling as needed.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and recommend appropriate tax assessments.

Required profile

• Three years of tax accounting or tax auditing experience, OR six years of full‑time experience plus 24 semester hours in accounting, OR a bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics is acceptable.
• Advanced degree in a related field, CPA license, or Louisiana law license is also eligible.
• Experience substitution allowed: 30 semester hours = one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours.

Required skills