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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tax Examiner 1 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4567319 THE POSITION 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 professionals! With our team, you will gain a great deal of technical tax knowledge and experience. Join us in a service-oriented department that values inclusivity and continuous learning! DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Tax Examiner 1, you will join the Bureau of Business Taxpayer Accounting, Business Tax Payment Refund Division, Administrative Review Section in their responsibility for the examination of all available tax returns, reports, and audit narratives from sales, employers, corporations, personal income, and the Department of State to determine corporate officers, responsible parties, and partners. Our on-the-job training is designed to develop your technical knowledge and skills and provide you with a thorough understanding of state tax laws, regulations, and procedures.
In this position, you will determine tax liabilities for sales and employers, excluding use tax, by reviewing all available tax documents and audit narratives. You will have an opportunity to assist taxpayers with registering and filing returns and payments via e-TIDES and Tele-file.Take on the technical world of taxes and achieve your career objectives with this exciting opportunity!
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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute or 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time after successfully completing in-office training. Full-time telework includes one required in-office day per month. 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. 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 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 mate ials 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.
