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Form of workThe Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is seeking highly motivated individuals for entry-level Revenue Auditor Trainee positions. We seek candidates with a business-centered educational background - with a focus on accounting - and an ability to critically think, work independently, and effectively communicate both within the organization and to external stakeholders. IDOR administers Illinois tax laws and collects taxes in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner and an auditor’s duties and responsibilities are to ensure taxpayer compliance of various tax laws. This AUDITOR TRAINEE position can include a variety of roles, from conducting field examinations to supporting functions of the audit process.
The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, thirteen holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) administers Illinois tax laws and collects taxes in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner to provide accurate, timely, and reliable funding and information to state and local constituents. By using best practices, IDOR strives to continuously innovate and increase accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in all areas of operations and tax administration, thereby earning respect, delivering value, and being a trusted source of information.
IDOR is a professional-minded governmental entity that values its employees and invests in their success through training and engagement. IDOR values diversity, both culturally and professionally, and believes it can foster a more productive work environment best suited for serving the citizens and taxpayers of Illinois.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
**Please Note: The anticipated start date for this position is 8/1/2023.**
Agency : Department of Revenue
Closing Date/Time: 05/10/2023 ; 11:59PM
Salary: $3,856-$5,404 (Anticipated Salary for Non-State $3,856)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 9
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 25706
- Under immediate supervision, for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months, receives intensive scheduled classroom instruction and on-the-job training involving the various facets of the Illinois Department of Revenue’s (IDOR) Audit program and operations.
- Participates as part of a team in audit assignments, or assists supervisor, to whom assigned, in more difficult or complex audits.
- Attends and participates in a formalized classroom training program on regularly scheduled basis to receive highly specialized and technical orientation, indoctrination and instruction in the knowledge and skill required in both manual and computerized revenue tax auditing.
- Receives on-the-job training in performing auditing assignments of increasing difficulty, in either an in-house setting or in a field office.
- Receives classroom and on-the-job training in utilization of a Personal Computer and related software, e.g., Access, Excel, Word, etc.
- Prepares comprehensive reports detailing results and conclusions of assignments including supportive documents and evidence.
- Provides routine tax information and guidance to taxpayers concerning the proper method of completing tax returns and application forms.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Please Note: If at the time of application you have not completed your degree, but will do so within 180 days of this posting, your application will still be considered. It is a requirement to upload a copy of your official college transcripts.
- Requires possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance. Requires a minimum of 21 semester hours of progressive coursework in accounting.
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Requires possession of a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 hours of progressive coursework in accounting, including one class in tax or auditing, and either (a) or (b):
(a) Five years of work experience performing technical accounting and/or auditing functions; OR
(b) Five years of work experience in the Revenue Tax Specialist Series (specifically, one year as a Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee, three years as a Revenue Tax Specialist 1 and one year as a Revenue Tax Specialist 2).
This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
- Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and fingerprint-based background check.
- Requires ability to travel extensively and frequently, often keeping irregular hours.
- Requires possession of a valid driver's license and access to an automobile.
- Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.
- Requires ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds including transporting a personal computer.
- Requires the ability to reach above shoulder level to top shelves to remove tax related documents.
Work Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM; Monday-Friday
Work Location: IL Dept of Revenue
Audit Bureau/Audit Discovery & Recovery/Lifestyle/Nexus/Discovery/Income Tax Discovery
101 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5145
Agency Contact:
Tanya Jennings
Illinois Department of Revenue - Human Resources
Willard Ice Building, 101 W Jefferson St, WIB Mail Code 5-110, Springfield, IL 62702
PHONE- 217-524-3954
Job Family: Legal, Audit & Compliance
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
It is a requirement to upload a copy of your official college transcripts.
We recommend a copy of your resume be included with the application.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Tracking #'s: 34827-34835
