Income Tax Auditor
Salary: $48,755.20 – $53,185.60 Annually
Location: City Hall, MI
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Fiscal Service
Division: Income Tax
Description
Reposted: 11/18/2025
Open to SEIU Salaried Members and the Public
SEIU Salaried Members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public.
Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in performance testing and an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass each of the selection processes by a score of 70% or better to proceed in the process.
This posting is subject to close after 14 days
Under immediate supervision, this position is responsible for auditing income tax returns for businesses and individuals to ensure compliance with City income tax provisions. Identifies delinquent accounts and takes necessary actions.
Major Duties
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Audit City income tax returns of businesses and persons subject to City income tax to determine taxable income and income tax liabilities on salaries and wages subject to income tax withholding provisions.
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Prepare and send audit letters to address discrepancies or request additional information.
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Determine underpayments and assesses penalties and interest and apply refunds to delinquent tax balances from prior years.
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Process withholding registrations, maintain employer accounts, and follow up on delinquent withholdings. Audits year-end reconciliations to ensure businesses withhold and remit correct tax amounts.
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Conduct audits of partnership and business returns to verify compliance with City ordinance and individual filing requirements.
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Assist the public and business representatives by explaining and interpreting the City of Saginaw Income Tax Code.
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Establish and monitor payment agreements, including promissory notes, to ensure compliance with repayment terms.
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Prepare proposed tax assessments for non-filers using available data from the State of Michigan and historical payment records.
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File claims for delinquent income tax with bankruptcy court and update account statuses accordingly.
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Prepare Renaissance Zones certificates for qualifying applicants.
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Prepare case files and represent the department in small claims court in the Administrator’s absence.
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Draft and update City Income Tax forms, instructions, worksheets, to improve clarity and compliance.
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Safeguard income tax records and confidential data by maintaining secure filing, scanning, and data storage practices.
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Ensure timely processing of refunds, accurate estimates, and prompt correspondence with taxpayers.
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Crosscheck multiple information sources to verify taxpayer compliance with City tax ordinances.
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Recommends improvements to tax and office procedures to enhance efficiency and service quality.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Job Requirements
Education and Experience
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Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent experience totaling at least four (4) years of professional experience in income tax preparation, auditing, or accounting may be considered for the associate’s degree requirement.
Ability to
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Operate a computer and utilize related department specific software.
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Perform work with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness.
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Communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
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Apply general rules, laws, and ordinances to specific situations to identify problems, evaluate evidence, and reach logical conclusions.
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Accurately calculate and interpret mathematical computations.
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Work independently with minimal supervision, identify tasks that need attention, prioritize workload effectively.
Knowledge of
Working Conditions
Work Environment
Work is primarily performed in an office environment with little exposure to environmental conditions. The noise level is typically moderate (e.g. business office with typing and/or computer printers, light traffic).
Physical Demands
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Exertion above 50 pounds is rarely required.
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Frequent sitting and occasional standing and walking.
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Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing are seldom required.
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Regular reaching with hands and arms, fine manipulation using hands and fingers to type and operate a computer mouse.
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Standard vision requirements for reviewing detailed data and documents.
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Clear vocal communication for expressing detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, and/or quickly is essential.
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Hearing capability sufficient to hear detailed information through oral communication.
Equal Employment Statement
The City of Saginaw is committed to hiring individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. All applicants must provide proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by federal law. The City of Saginaw will not sponsor visas for employment.
The City of Saginaw is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
