Commonwealth of Kentucky

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6/21/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-03595

Auditor for Special Investigations I

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$44,749.20 - $67,123.68 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Finance & Administration Cabinet | Department of Revenue

Location

501 High Street, Station 18

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Are you interested in being part of a team that is dedicated in serving taxpayers and business owners across the Commonwealth in helping educate and bring them into compliance with Kentucky state tax laws? If so, this is your opportunity to work for the Kentucky Department of Revenue.

The Special Investigations Division has an opening for an Auditor for Special Investigations I position. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong writing and communication skills. As an Auditor for Special Investigations I, you will perform beginning professional-level work in the investigation and enforcement of tax fraud and/or violation of revenue tax laws.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with conducting investigations related to individuals and businesses filing false tax returns and failing to file required tax returns
• Assist with gathering material, reviewing records, and conducting interviews to substantiate or refute the charges
• Assist with making recommendations and presenting results of investigations to department officials.
• Prepare reports for testifying before hearing officers, grand juries, or courts
• Work with law enforcement, Commonwealth Attorneys and County Attorneys
• Assist with performing field investigations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional / Supplemental information:

• Required to successfully complete a background investigation including an FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
• Required to comply with all tax laws
• Mostly at a desk using a computer and telephone
• Some travel for training and education.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting).

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of accounting, auditing, investigative, management, or computer science experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Certification as Certified Public Accountant will substitute for the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Matthew McLaughlin at Matthew.McLaughlin@ky.gov or 502-564-9627.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D