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! We are looking for an individual with a keen eye for detail to be responsible for examining and processing individual tax returns. If you are eager to enhance your career, join us in providing this vital service to the citizens of Pennsylvania.

In this position, you will acquire skills in the examination, processing, and adjustment of individual tax returns. This encompasses reviewing both internal and external resources to aid in the assessment and processing of received returns. You will learn to prepare and dispatch documentation to obtain additional information essential for processing individual tax returns. Additionally, you will examine and mathematically verify the accuracy of individual tax returns and schedules, ensuring that amounts are correctly transferred to the appropriate lines on the returns. You will also initiate transfer transactions for returns and payments to rectify any errors identified during the initial processing of individual returns. Furthermore, you will complete tasks assigned by other bureaus and respond to inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders regarding the status of returns or explanations for discrepancies or adjustments. You will be responsible for preparing and submitting production reports for work that cannot be logged by the computer system. Moreover, you will demonstrate a commitment to the service-oriented culture of the Department, remain vigilant about internal controls and risk management during process changes, and treat others fairly while adhering to diversity and inclusion program requirements in the workplace.

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 a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with the exception of in office training for 6 months and Commonwealth Policy 1 day a month in office. 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: 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.

• 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.

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.