Tax Examiner 1
Tax Examiner 1
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$ 39785 - 59384
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Job Description
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) has an exciting opportunity available for a detailoriented individual as a Tax Examiner 1. Within this role you will be responsible for the examination and processing of individual tax returns to ensure conformance to state tax laws and regulations. Your training will provide you with a comprehensive working knowledge of the Commonwealths tax laws rules and regulations. Join us in our mission to administer Pennsylvania tax programs fairly efficiently and accurately for the citizens of the Commonwealth.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role you will learn to examine process and adjust individual tax returns review legal tax documents and internal and external resource materials included with submitted returns. If necessary you will prepare and send documentation to consumers requesting additional information necessary to process returns. After examining and verifying returns for accuracy you will be responsible for initiating transfer transactions of returns and payments to make corrections when errors are identified in the initial processing. Communication will be key as you will respond verbally and in writing to inquiries received from internal and external stakeholders that inquire about the status of returns or require an explanation of discrepancies or adjustments.
Advance your professional career while providing valuable services to the residents of the commonwealth.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday Friday with 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime with required full time in office training for a minimum of six months. Following training Commonwealth Policy requires one day a month in office. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39785.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of general office work; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirement:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
- This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075 which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075 acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to: a fingerprintbased federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived worked and/or attended school within the last five 5 years; and a citizenship/residency verification.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go towww.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
