[whopper]

Hello everyone!

I’ve come across some openings for a sales-tax auditor position under the State Comptroller. Does anyone know the pros/cons of this position (besides govt benefits lol)?

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[Anonymous]

is this for ny state by any chance. i came across some audit positions for the office of the comptroller here as well….

[Anonymous]

is this for ny state by any chance. i came across some audit positions for the office of the comptroller here as well….

[whopper]

It's for Texas. Do you know anything about the position?

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[whopper]

It's for Texas. Do you know anything about the position?

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[JTS254]

I don't know anything about the position but I've had to deal with employees at the comptrollers concerning severance taxes and they're not usually the brightest. You may be the shining star there.

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[JTS254]

I don't know anything about the position but I've had to deal with employees at the comptrollers concerning severance taxes and they're not usually the brightest. You may be the shining star there.

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[Anonymous]

Half your day will consist of arguing with filers…aka, me haha

[Anonymous]

Half your day will consist of arguing with filers…aka, me haha

[whopper]

I just got an offer for the sales tax auditor position with the state. Does anyone else have insight on this position? Any feedback is appreciated!

REG - 89, 04/29/13
BEC - 81, 08/06/13
FAR - 84, 12/19/13
AUD - 82, 10/05/13

[whopper]

I just got an offer for the sales tax auditor position with the state. Does anyone else have insight on this position? Any feedback is appreciated!

REG - 89, 04/29/13
BEC - 81, 08/06/13
FAR - 84, 12/19/13
AUD - 82, 10/05/13

[Study Monk]

I would take it given my circumstances. That being said its very specific and I don't know if a lot of the knowledge would be transferable. I mean it sounds like the tax rules you would learn and become an expert in could be learned on a weekend. I am making assumptions here but I am sure future employers will make the same assumptions.

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Study Monk]

I would take it given my circumstances. That being said its very specific and I don't know if a lot of the knowledge would be transferable. I mean it sounds like the tax rules you would learn and become an expert in could be learned on a weekend. I am making assumptions here but I am sure future employers will make the same assumptions.

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Anonymous]

Congrats! I work for the Comptroller as a sales tax & franchise tax auditor….ask away….

[Anonymous]

Congrats! I work for the Comptroller as a sales tax & franchise tax auditor….ask away….

[whopper]

Awesome! Sorry in advance if I bombard you with too many questions 🙂

1) How are the advancement opportunities? I heard that at a certain point, you hit a ceiling, is that true?

2) I was told I may need to go to court at a certain point to testify if a client is disputing sales tax due. Does the training offered prepare you for testifying in court? It sounds a bit intimidating (but exciting)

3) Are you eligible to do accounting work on the side (as long as the work does not happen to be for one of the clients)?

4) What % of the time are you traveling vs. at the home office? Are you ever permitted to work from home?

5) Can you tell me what you most/least enjoy about the job?

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