AUDITOR 1 TAXATION
Career Family: AUDITOR
New Jersey treats Auditor 1 Taxation as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The spec names a bachelor's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. The FY2026 range lands between $67,312 and $98,503, and state payroll currently lists about 78 people in the title, most of them at Treasury.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
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Agency posting
Department of the Treasury's employment page may require a click-through to see specific openings. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
Pay ladder: Auditor series
Its top salary lands around the 42nd percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY2026 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 78 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $73,257. The agencies employing the most are:
- Treasury (78)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under direction of a Supervising Auditor, Taxation, or other supervisory official, Division of Taxation, Department of Treasury, does auditing or accounting work of some importance and difficulty and/or examining and verifying of accounts and records, both internally and of taxpayers, with respect to various taxes administered by the division; may be assigned to either field or central office location as required; does related technical work as required.
Examples of work
Performs field and/or office audits of taxpayer's returns, books, and records, and/or examinations and verifications of internal and external accounts and records to ensure department statutes, regulations and accounting procedures are observed. Prepares audit reports for submission to superiors and makes the appropriate comments and recommendations as to accounting and/or examination and verification methods and procedures. Computes tax assessments. Prepares audit reports for submission to superiors and makes the appropriate comments and recommendations as to accounting and/or examination and verification methods and procedures. Provides advice to accounting, bookkeeping, and other personnel engaged by or representing the taxpayer. Keeps current with all legislative changes in New Jersey Tax Statutes, Internal Revenue Code, and court decisions that affect the Division of Taxation. May prepare correspondence with interested officials of state agencies, private firms, or taxpayers. Maintains essential auditing and related records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information system used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of provisions of appropriate New Jersey tax statutes administered by the division, and the regulations, policies, standards, and procedures promulgated thereunder and their application. Knowledge of modern accounting and auditing methods and principles as applied to the examination and review of tax returns and books of account. Knowledge of suitable auditing and accounting procedures. Knowledge of records and procedures used in keeping accounts of financial transactions and of accounting methods, techniques, and machines and their use. Knowledge of the discrepancies in financial records which are significant or material for tax purposes, and of the methods to be used in discovering and correcting errors in financial documents and records. Knowledge of the interpretation of financial data and of the proper form of financial documents, statements, and audits. Knowledge of the location, proper form, content, and interpretation of legal and varied types of financial records/documents, statements, audits, instruments, and other documents and their use. Knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and its application to New Jersey Tax Acts. Knowledge of the New Jersey Confidentiality Act and Federal Privacy Act of 1974 in order to conform to their provisions. Knowledge of the organization and procedures of other state departments and agencies to ensure proper coordination of division functions. Knowledge of the reciprocal agreement between the state and Internal Revenue Service. Knowledge of computerized systems of data processing utilized by the division and the ability to offer input data as well as retrieve and interpret output data. Knowledge of the accounting and auditing responsibilities of the Division of Taxation. Ability to analyze accounting and auditing problems, organize auditing work, and develop work methods. Ability to interpret and record basic financial data. Ability to see that prescribed auditing and accounting procedures are used in auditing, and/or examination and verification of accounts and records, and reporting preparation. Ability to work with Auditor-Taxationnt Trainees and other employees engaged in the unit. Ability to implement changes or revisions in work procedures and methods as required by court decisions or rulings and/or orders promulgated. Ability to provide assistance to those charged with the keeping of financial records and filing of tax returns. Ability to apply appropriate auditing, accounting, and/or examination and verification methods to problems and situations. Ability to interpret and apply tax statutes and regulations and to see that financial records are checked for completeness and accuracy. Ability to interpret technical data and procedures to taxpayers, representatives, and other interested parties. Ability to work effectively with associates and subordinates and with taxpayers whose accounts are being audited, and with their representatives. Ability to make mathematical computations and compilations and to use common office calculating equipment. Ability to collect data for and to prepare informative audit reports. Ability to maintain records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional accounting or auditing experience, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credit in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credit in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a valid Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Registration as a Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions. SC3522N/AP21-SCNE22N/AP22- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 9/29/2018