Audit careers

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FTB Auditor Series job opportunities
Start your career with FTB! We have two entry-level positions available in Audit and Taxation. Check out the minimum qualifications to see which classification you qualify for:
Tax auditor | Program specialist |
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Minimum qualifications | Minimum qualifications |
Self-assessment exam | Self-assessment exam (Open January & June) |
Open job opportunities | Open job opportunities |
If you dont see a job opening available now, please check back in soon.
Auditor career paths

Office locations
- California: Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, West Covina, Santa Ana, San Diego
- Out of State: Houston, Chicago, and New York
How to apply
- Create a CalCareers account.
- Complete Tax auditor self-assessment or Program specialist self-assessment.
- Apply for a job vacancy posted on CalCareers.
How our process works
Here is an approximate timetime for a typical job posting:
Application step | Timeframe |
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Job is posted and applications accepted | 10-30 days |
Applications go through screening process | 10 days |
Interview scheduling and process | 14 days |
2nd interview scheduling and process | 14 days |
Reference checks | 14 days |
Conditional offers and background check | 30 days |
Final job offer | Varies by job posting |
Why work for the state of California?
Some of the many great reasons to work for the state include:
- Stable and meaningful work with work-life balance.
- Telework opportunities and flexible work schedules in all programs.
- Flexible future: Build your career, change career paths, and more.
- Health, dental and vision care: Many plans to choose from.
- Retirement plan, 401K and 457(b) savings plans, and more.
- Paid leave: vacation, sick leave, holidays, and more.
For more information read through the Careers with Franchise Tax Board brochure.
Contact us for more information
Reach out to our Audit recruiters.
- Audit Recruiter
- Guest Book
- Audit Careers guest book
- Audit Program Specialist guest book