Revenue Tax Auditor (Field Audit Sales Tax Division)

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 complex businesses and corporations across Louisiana and other U.S. locations.
• Coordinate audits for multiple tax types, including corporate income, franchise, personal income, sales/use, severance, fuel, tobacco, motor fuel, natural gas, and others.
• Independently examine financial statements, accounting records, tax reports, and operational processes to determine correct tax liability.
• Travel to out‑of‑state metropolitan areas to assess the most complex taxpayers.

Required profile

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

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact audits for a state agency.
• Professional development within a structured civil service system.