Tax Examiner Jobs
Tax Examiner jobs are open across federal, state, and local government agencies, public accounting firms, and financial services organizations, at levels from entry-level to senior examiner and supervisory roles, with specializations in individual income tax, corporate tax compliance, and audit review. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Who We Are
Through our service brands Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance, and Kia Finance, Hyundai Capital America offers a wide range of financial products tailored to meet the needs of Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia customers and dealerships. We provide vehicle financing, leasing, subscription, and insurance solutions to over 3 million consumers and businesses. Embodying our commitment to grow, innovate, and diversify, we strive to reimagine the customer and dealer experience and launch innovative new products that broaden our market reach. We believe that success comes from within and are proud to support our team members through skill development and career advancement. Hyundai Capital America is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for our workforce. We are a values-driven company dedicated to supporting both internal and external communities through volunteering, philanthropy, and the empowerment of our Employee Resource Groups. Together, we strive to be the leader in financing freedom of movement.
We Take Care of Our People
Along with competitive pay, as an employee of HCA, you are eligible for:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with no-cost and low-cost options
- Annual employer HSA contribution
- 401(k) matching and immediate vesting
- Vehicle purchase and lease discounts, plus monthly vehicle allowances by job level:
- Associate / Sr. Associate: $350
- Manager / Sr. Manager: $600
- Director: $800
- Executive Director: $900
- VP or Above: $1,000
- 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance
- No-cost health and wellbeing programs, including a gym benefit
- Six weeks of paid parental leave
- Paid Volunteer Time Off, plus a company donation to a charity of your choice
What To Expect
We’re seeking a senior credit risk professional to conduct independent, on-site financial reviews of automobile dealerships nationwide. In this role, you’ll travel extensively across the U.S. to assess dealer cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and overall financial condition through hands-on reviews of books, records, and bank activity. Your work will support both new loan originations and existing credit relationships by providing clear, objective financial insight to Commercial Risk and Credit leadership—while remaining independent of underwriting and approval decisions. This is a highly visible role for candidates who enjoy field-based analysis, travel, and applying sound judgment to complex credit and risk situations. You’ll play a key part in safeguarding portfolio quality, supporting criticized asset decisions, and strengthening overall credit risk governance.
What You Will Do
- Conduct on-site financial reviews of new and existing commercial borrowers
- Review books, records, accounting systems, and bank activity for accuracy and reliability
- Analyze cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and balance sheet integrity
- Perform bank reconciliations and assess true available cash
- Identify financial weaknesses, trends, and risk indicators
- Recommend financial statement and working capital adjustments
- Prepare concise field examination and credit review reports
- Support risk grading, watchlist/criticized asset decisions
- Provide independent financial analysis for workouts, restructurings, and special situations
- Partner with Commercial Risk, Credit, and Legal while maintaining second-line independence
Qualifications
What You Will Bring
- 8+ years of commercial credit, financial analysis, field exams, or risk oversight in Dealer Financial Services, Commercial Banking, Commercial Credit Review or Forensic Accounting
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- CPA, CFE or CFA a plus
- Deep understanding of cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
- Strong experience with Credit risk grading frameworks
- Comfortable conducting borrower on-site reviews
- Clear, confident communicator with strong judgment
- Ability to engage with senior leadership and borrower management teams
- Experience with criticized assets or special situations a plus
- Ability to travel and conduct assessments on site at dealer locations
Work Environment
Employees in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, vision to monitor and moderate noise levels. Work is performed in an at home and office environment.
The posted salary range for this job takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. Successful candidates may be hired anywhere in the salary range based on these factors. It is uncommon to hire candidates at or near the top of the range.
California Privacy Notice
This notice only applies to our applicants who reside in the State of California.
Privacy Policy provides you with notice, at or before the point of collection, about the categories of personal information to be collected from you, the purposes for which your personal information is collected or used, and whether that information is sold or shared, so that you can exercise meaningful control over our use of your personal information. We are providing this notice to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (“CCPA”).
If you have any questions about CCPA regarding California residents or HCA team members, please contact the Privacy Team at Privacy2@hcs.com.
Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine
Work Locations: Headquarters 1 3161 Michelson Dr. Ste 1900 Irvine 92612
Job: Commercial Risk
Job Type: Regular
Overtime Status: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time
Minimum Salary: $132,000.00
Maximum Salary: $204,600.00
Job Posting: Jun 12, 2026
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Who's Hiring
- Regions Bank2

- American General Life Insurance1

- Bank of America1

- Hyundai Capital America1

- JPMorganChase1

Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services4
- Government & Public Sector2
- Insurance1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax examiner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Knowledge of federal or state tax codes and regulations
- Experience reviewing or auditing individual or business tax returns
- Proficiency with tax software such as Lacerte, Drake, or CCH
- Strong analytical and written communication skills for case documentation
- IRS enrolled agent credential or CPA license preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Tax Examiner Job Search
Tailor your resume to examination type
Tax examiners work across individual, corporate, estate, and excise tax functions. Specify which return types you've reviewed or audited rather than listing generic tax experience. Hiring managers want to know whether your background matches their caseload before they call you.
Highlight your knowledge of tax codes
References to the Internal Revenue Code, state tax statutes, or specific Treasury regulations carry real weight on a tax examiner resume. Name the code sections you apply regularly. That specificity separates candidates who've done the work from those who've only read about it.
Earn credentials that open more doors
An IRS enrolled agent designation or a CPA license signals credibility for examiner roles beyond entry level. If you're targeting state agency positions, check whether the state has its own licensing or continuing-education requirements and complete them before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tax examiner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for technical scenario questions
Interviewers for tax examiner roles frequently ask how you'd handle a discrepancy between reported income and third-party documents, or how you'd explain a proposed adjustment to a taxpayer. Practice walking through a real case step by step before your interview.
Follow up with compliance-specific context
After an interview, your thank-you note should reference a specific technical point from the conversation, such as a code section or audit procedure you discussed. That signals genuine engagement with the work rather than a generic interest in the position.
Tax Examiner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tax examiners?
The companies hiring the most tax examiners right now include Regions Bank, American General Life Insurance, and Bank of America, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Government agencies at the federal and state level consistently account for a large portion of active openings.
How many tax examiner jobs are remote?
About 25% of tax examiner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with availability varying significantly by employer type and jurisdiction. Roles focused on individual income tax review or document processing tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring in-person taxpayer contact or interagency coordination are more likely to be on-site.
How do you become a tax examiner?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a closely related field, since most employers require coursework in tax law or financial reporting. Build early experience through internships or entry-level positions at a government agency, accounting firm, or financial services company. Obtaining an IRS enrolled agent designation strengthens your candidacy considerably and is required or strongly preferred for many mid-level examiner positions.
Can you get hired as a tax examiner with little experience?
Yes, many government agencies and accounting firms hire candidates at the entry level and provide on-the-job training in return preparation review and audit procedures. Coursework in federal income tax, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with tax software all help offset limited professional experience. Internships with state revenue departments or public accounting firms are among the fastest ways to build relevant credentials before applying.
What does the tax examiner interview process look like?
Most tax examiner interviews include a structured behavioral round covering how you've handled discrepancies, managed a high caseload, or communicated a technical finding to a non-specialist. Government agency interviews often add a written exercise or scenario question that asks you to identify issues in a sample return. Final-round interviews at larger employers typically involve a panel, with at least one interviewer from a technical compliance or audit function.
Where can I find and apply to tax examiner jobs?
You can find and apply to tax examiner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to each one. The openings on the page are updated regularly so you're seeing current opportunities, not stale postings.
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