Assistant Tax Compliance Manager

Assistant Tax Compliance Manager

Salary

$83,452.00 - $125,178.00 Annually

Location

Gilbert, 50 E. Civic Center Dr., AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

27-0038

Department

FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Division

FM TAX COMPLIANCE

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Assistant Tax Compliance Manager. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Assistant Tax Compliance Manager reports to the Tax Compliance Manager. The primary job duties of this position include:

• Manage the audit function of the division, reviewing the work for the audit staff, and handling tax inquiries
• Initiates or responds to taxpayer inquiries and provides advanced transaction privilege tax assistance as well as resolving issues with licensing, reporting, and collections.
• Work with the Arizona Department of Revenue to ensure taxpayer issues are resolved, and all concerns are addressed accurately and efficiently
• Performs complex audits
• Assists the Tax Compliance Manager with the administration of the Division, including encouraging, educating, mentoring, and training Tax Compliance Division staff.
• Represents the Town of Gilbert on municipal and state committees
• View the full job description here.

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:

Posting Closes: August 30, 2026

Interview Invites Sent: September 3, 2026

In-Person Interviews: September 9, 2026

Anticipated New Hire Start Date: September 28 or October 12, 2026

• Subject to change and for planning purposes only

About You

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent job-related experience.
• 6 years of extensive customer service experience.
• 5 years of local or State Transaction Privilege Tax auditing.
• 5 years of legal interpretation of tax code, law, policies, and regulations.
• 5 years of analytical research, including but not limited to descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive.
• 3 years of relationship management, including but not limited to training, mentoring, and guiding.
• 1-2 years of Tax Compliance Administration.
• 1-2 years of public policy or working with the legislative process.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Drivers License; Arizona Department of Revenue Auditor Certification; Arizona Department of Revenue Train the Trainer (T3) Certification (preferred)

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation.

This position has been identified as an eligible position for a Hybrid or Remote work agreement. Modified work privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the department director; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue modified work arrangements at any point. Regardless of work location (Remote, On-Site, or Hybrid) Town of Gilbert employees are required to reside in the state of Arizona.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions for this position include:

This position has been designated as a Light work position that spends a majority of its workday in an office environment. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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Describe how your experience applies to the job description.

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How many years of experience do you have doing Transaction Privilege Tax auditing and working with the State or municipal government tax codes?

• No experience in this area
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5+ years

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Please describe your experience educating the business community, residents, or government staff in the area of Transaction Privilege Tax.

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Please describe your experiences with developing and presenting your own analysis and reports.

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What do you like about customer service, and what do you dislike about it?

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Which one of Gilbert's values do you feel most applies to this role? Share an experience where this characteristic was demonstrated.

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Veterans Spouse/Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs