Tax Examiner IV

Description

Agency Overview :

The Department of Revenue's core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management.

Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused and transparent.

Division Overview :

The Tax Administration Division is responsible for fostering voluntary compliance and narrowing the tax gap by identifying, educating, and auditing noncompliant taxpayers.

The Tax Administration Division audits the tax returns of businesses and individuals filed, including sales / use, meals, rooms occupancy and special fuels, are subject to examination by the Tax Administration Division staff.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• The Department’s Fed / State Disclosure Specialist will work with agency managers and other staff to ensure that all requirements of federal and state laws governing the sharing and use of data are followed.
• The candidate will also participate in strategic planning discussions with business leaders to maximize the use of available data for authorized purposes and compare known business needs with potentially available information.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and to exercise discretion in the handling of confidential information.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of US Federal and Massachusetts Income Taxation.
• Knowledges of the principles and practices of computer security.
• Ability to investigate, understand, disaggregate and resolve complex problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• An external candidate recommended for a position with the Department of Revenue will be subject to a background check that includes checks for : state and federal tax compliance;
• child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence / employment;

validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

As part of the Future of Work initiative, the agency is adopting a hybrid work model. Hybrid work is a mix of in-office work and telework.

This position will work remotely some days and in-person on other days.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting, auditing or tax examining work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions :

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Graduates degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.*

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE : Educational substitutions will be permitted for a maximum of three years of the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License may be required.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.

We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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