What is a city tax auditor and how to become one

Key steps to become a city tax auditor

1. Explore city tax auditor education requirements

   Most common city tax auditor degrees

   Bachelor's

   81.3 %

   Master's

   18.8 %

2. Start to develop specific city tax auditor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Audit Findings	84.15%
   Audit Reports	15.85%

3. Complete relevant city tax auditor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New city tax auditors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a city tax auditor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real city tax auditor resumes.

4. Research city tax auditor duties and responsibilities

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   • Develop recommendations to ensure accounting procedures comply with IFTA guidelines.

5. Prepare your city tax auditor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your city tax auditor resume.

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6. Apply for city tax auditor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a city tax auditor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams