What is a special tax auditor and how to become one

Key steps to become a special tax auditor

1. Explore special tax auditor education requirements

   Most common special tax auditor degrees

   Bachelor's

   58.8 %

   Associate

   17.6 %

   Master's

   9.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific special tax auditor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Audit Process	57.87%
   Tax Returns	17.99%
   Internal Audit	13.09%
   Healthcare	11.05%

3. Complete relevant special tax auditor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New special 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 special tax auditor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real special tax auditor resumes.

4. Research special tax auditor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the collection, analysis and verification of managerial payroll information to detect fraud and/or unethical practices.
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   • Conduct Medicare final settlements in order to ensure accurate reimbursement are distributed to Medicare providers.

5. Apply for special tax auditor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a special 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