Tax Examiner 1

Do you excel in organizational and attention to detail skills? Would you like to provide valuable revenue services to Pennsylvanians? The Department of Revenue is seeking to fill the position of a Tax Examiner 1 who will be responsible for the issuance of specialized assessments of trust fund taxes which include Sales Tax, Employer Withholding Tax, Public Transportation Assistance Tax and Vehicle Rental Tax. If you have a great work ethic and enjoy expanding your knowledge and skills, this is the opportunity for you!
As a Tax Examiner 1, the focus of your duties will be to interpret and apply tax laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. You will learn to review requests by examining all available tax returns, reports and audit narratives. Work includes correlating names and signatures, processing or denying an RPA request, and learning to determine tax liabilities.
Additional duties will include learning to:
Prepare a case file worksheet by collecting and compiling all applicable documents.
Post sales and employer payments to RPA liabilities.
Receive and initiate telephone contact with taxpayer and other state agencies.
Assist taxpayers with registering and filing of returns and payments via e-TIDES and Tele-file.
Process correspondence received by mail or fax in response to notices received by the taxpayer and taking corrective action to settle accounts.
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 will be either: 8:30am to 5pm or 9am to 5pm, with an hour or half-hour lunch, Monday - Friday.
• Telework: You may be eligible for the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time after successfully completing in-office training. 1 day a month in the office is required. You must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time