Tax Examiner 1

Are you looking for a career that provides on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement? The Department of Revenue is seeking a Tax Examiner 1 to join our team of tax professionals in the Bureau of Individual Taxes, Returns Processing Division - Personal Income Tax, Section 1. In this role, you will learn how to examine and process individual tax returns to ensure conformance to state tax laws and regulations. Apply today to achieve your goals with our customer-focused and employee centered team!

As a Tax Examiner 1, you will actively participate in a training program where you will learn and acquire the skills necessary to review and examine tax returns, schedules, and associated documents; and gain an understanding of state tax laws, regulations, and procedures. You will be responsible for the examination, processing, and adjustment of individual tax returns, as well as the review of correspondence in response to individual tax notices. Excellent communication skills are vital in order to engage with internal and external stakeholders inquiring about the status of returns or explain discrepancies and adjustments that need to be made.

Start a new and exciting chapter in your career with the Department of Revenue!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • In-Office training required for minimum of 6 months
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. You will be required to report in-office one day per month after completion of training. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed 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 $40,685 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of general office work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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 fingerprint-based 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.

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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.