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  • Sales Tax Audit Supervisor

    Westminster, Colorado United States Westminster, Colorado Full Time $107,339.00 - $134,185.00 Annually Dec 29, 2025
    City of Westminster, Colorado Employer:

    Westminster, Colorado

    Welcome to employment with the City of Westminster, Colorado! Centrally located between Denver and Boulder, Colorado, on the US Highway 36 high-tech corridor, Westminster is a beautiful city designed for an exceptional quality of life. The community is a nationally recognized community with a reputation for innovation and progressive management in local government. Over 115,000 residents enjoy superb recreation amenities, beautiful neighborhoods, numerous entertainment and shopping opportunities. Westminster is 80% developed and maintains a goal to preserve 15% (3,300 acres) of its land area for natural open space. The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage. The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork). The City of Westminster is a full-service city employing over 1,600 talented individuals in a variety of jobs. Our employees are committed to delivering the highest quality of service to the local community in areas of:  Law Enforcement Fire, Medical and Emergency Management Parks, Open Space, Golf and Recreation Library Services Community Development, including City Planning and Engineering Economic Development Utilities Operations Street Maintenance Plus internal services including: Human Resources, City Management, City Attorney’s Office, Finance, Facilities Management and Fleet Management  The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Health and Dental Insurance, General Leave that provides vacation, holidays, and illness leave, Flexible Spending, Pension/ Retirement Plans, Term Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Survivor Benefits, Wellness Program, and Education and Training Reimbursement. You are welcome to apply online for any open City of Westminster position. Click on the appropriate job title for a detailed job announcement. Please note, that unless otherwise indicated, jobs close at 8:30 a.m. on the posted closing date. Applications can take from 20 to 30 minutes to complete, so please allow plenty of time for completion. Applications submitted after the job closing deadline cannot be accepted. Current City of Westminster employees may be eligible to apply for internal jobs when they are available. Business hours for City Hall, and several administrative offices are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, working schedules may vary depending on the needs of the operation.

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    Job Description

    CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
    The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

    Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

    We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

    POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

    This is responsible professional accounting and administrative work conducting City tax audits and planning, organizing, and supervising the work of the City’s Sales Tax Auditors. Duties involve the responsibility for supervising professional audit staff and for conducting audits of businesses to assure compliance with City ordinances. The varied work situations and problems encountered require employee to possess detailed familiarity with laws and accounting practices related to municipal tax matters.

    Work is performed independently and under the direction of the Sales Tax Manager . The office location is Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92 nd Avenue and a 100% in-office onboarding period is required. The work schedule may be Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. or a Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasionally, a Monday through Friday schedule may be required. After onboarding and based on operational needs, a 50% remote schedule may be authorized with approval of the Manager and Department Director.

    In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must attach to the online application at time of submittal, a cover letter and resume (maximum of two (2) pages for each document). The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

    ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

    The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

    This position supports the goals of the Finance Department, which provides quality financial services and expertise necessary to support a financially sustainable City Government.

    Every employee is accountable to:
    • Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
    • Communicate with customers to ensure that where possible they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
    • Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
    • Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
    • Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty and ethical behavior
    • Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
    • Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility and takes calculated risks when appropriate
    • Participate in personal growth opportunities and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
    • Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
    • Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
    • Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

    GENERAL COMPETENCIES
    Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:
    • Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
    • Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development
    • Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
    • Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
    • Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
    • Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
    • Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
    • Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
    Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:
    • Demonstrate considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles and sales and use taxation
    • Demonstrate knowledge of modern office practices, principles and procedures
    • Demonstrate considerable knowledge of Colorado’s home rule tax system, municipal revenue laws, requirements and procedures
    • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, verbally and in writing
    • Demonstrate working knowledge of the operation, systems applicable to, capabilities and limitations of various word processing and spreadsheet applications
    • Analyze and solve a wide variety of auditing and accounting problems
    • Assist in developing, initiating and executing revenue collection procedures
    • Handle the stress of court appearances and give effective testimony in support of the City's position
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with, other employees, city officials and the public, even in contentious circumstances
    • Work independently with little or no supervision, to establish and maintain control over situations as they develop, and to make proactive, informed decisions concerning routine operational functions
    • Analyze situations quickly and objectively, to make quick, reasonable and effective decisions, and to determine the proper course of action to be taken
    • Supervise and manage a team of professional Sales Tax Auditors
    • Demonstrate knowledge of computerized database systems, computerized accounting systems, and geographic information systems
    • Work directly with and support the Sales Tax Manager in achieving division goals and objectives, thereby supporting City Council’s Strategic Plan
    Leadership/Supervisory - Every employee in this position is accountable to:
    • Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing and supportive
    • Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
    • Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
    • Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees


    JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

    Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks Auditor Supervision - Supervises professional audit staff performing audits of businesses to determine liability for City business taxes
    • Provides instruction and technical training and assists auditors with difficult and/or unusual assignments
    • Communicates City policies and procedures to Sales Tax Auditors
    • Documents causes for disciplinary action and makes formal recommendations for disciplinary action
    • Develops or modifies audit work plans, assigns and distributes work and determines work priorities for Sales Tax Auditors
    • Reads and approves audit reports prepared by Sales Tax Auditors for accuracy and adherence to City policies and procedures
    • Interprets legal provisions and responds to questions from taxpayers
    • Confers and coordinates with the City’s legal counsel regarding tax issues
    • Evaluates audit practices and procedures so as to simplify process and increase efficiency and proposes procedural changes
    • Performs routine audits of taxpayers engaged in business in the City as needed
    Division and Citywide duties:
    • Drafts and updates City tax guides, rules and regulations
    • Represents the City at professional and public organizations
    • Communicates with businesses in person and over the phone to ensure that City taxes are being properly charged, collected and remitted
      • Conducts tax compliance seminars for groups and individual businesses
      • Answers telephone, greets general public and provides clerical support for the Sales Tax Division on a periodic basis
    • Assists with collection activities as necessary, including issuing summons, representing the City at Municipal Court proceedings, monitoring business activity, and coordinating distraints
    • Works with IT Staff, Vendors, and other stakeholders to identify and implement software program updates, enhancements, or new tax systems for the benefit of the organization
    Divisional and Departmental Leadership
    • Assists with monthly and year-end close activities
    • Provides support to the Sales Tax Manager in responding to accounting inquires
    • Reviews applications, conducts hiring interviews, and selects candidate(s) for Sales Tax Auditor positions
    • Prepares and conducts annual performance appraisals of the Sales Tax Auditors
    • Tracks performance of the audit section and prepares periodic performance measurement reports
    • Communicates answers to questions on City taxes raised by other City departments as well as by other state and local taxing authorities
    Maintains regular and punctual attendance Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

    Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses and Certifications
    Required:
    • Degree in Accounting, or related field, from an accredited four (4)-year college or university
    • Three (3) years of professional experience in sales and use tax auditing at a local or state government level
    • Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
    Preferred :
    • Three (3) years of experience supervising professional staff
    • Experience with GenTax
    • Master’s Degree in Finance or related field
    Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
    Physical Requirements
    Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:
    • Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing sometimes for extended periods
    • Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material and supplies
    • Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
    • Frequent lifting, carrying, push/pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting, pushing/pulling of up to 25 pounds with dollies and carts
    • Lift and transport various audit supplies including audit bags and work papers sometimes weighing up to 20 pounds

    WORKING CONDITIONS
    Work is constantly performed indoors. This is primarily sedentary office work. Much of the work will take place outside of City Hall. When auditing, position requires traveling within Denver Metro area during normal working hours and occasionally out of state for one to two weeks duration. Audits may be conducted in adverse working environments controlled by the taxpayer. Must routinely transport various audit supplies, audit bag, and portable computer weighing up to 20 pounds. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. Exposure to periods of high activity and high stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.
    Required Materials and Equipment
    Basic office equipment including but not limited to personal computer/terminal; fax machine, postage machine, printer, ten-key calculator, and telephone.

    PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
    • Background checks will include employment references and criminal history and when applicable, credit check, driver’s license record, education verification
    • Pre-employment drug screen
    • Must be legally entitled to work in the United States


    The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

    The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
    • Health and Dental
    • Flexible Spending
    • Pension/Retirement Plans
    • Term Life Insurance
    • Long-term Disability
    • Survivor Benefits
    • Wellness Program
    • Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
    • Career Development Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program


    For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:
    Benefit Package

    The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

    401(a) Contribution Rates:
    Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
    Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

    Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule
    • Less than 3 years - 0%
    • 3 to 4 years - 60%
    • 4 to 5 years - 80%
    • Over 5 years - 100%
    • For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested


    The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

    Closing Date/Time: 1/19/2026 8:30 AM Mountain
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