Revenue Management Consultant

Mission

The Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers serves as the sole entity in Louisiana to collect and remit sales and use tax from remote sellers.

About this position

This position is responsible for managing the Commission's occupancy tax collection function as well as serving as the lead on coordination with our software company. In addition this position will assist with taxpayer outreach and education.

Experience and education requirements

• Six years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
• An advanced degree or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a current Louisiana license to practice law plus one year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION : Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties :

Occupancy Tax Function Management 40%

Researching and understanding occupancy (hotel / motel) tax in Louisiana that is collected at a state and local level in order to provide guidance to other Commission staff

Working with the Commission's software company on the development of an Occupancy Tax Return and any system modifications necessary for the Commission to collect and administer the collection of occupancy tax

Developing policies and procedures related to occupancy tax collection

Coordination with Commission software developer 40%

Working with the Commission's software company on overall enhancements and necessary changes for data processing and tax administration – including but not limited to scope development, testing, etc.

Serving as the lead on data system projects and testing projects

Taxpayer Education and Outreach 15%

Developing outreach material for taxpayers required to register, file and remit taxes to the Commission

Suggesting and working to implement changes to the Commission's website to better serve stakeholders

Other 5%

Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : Probational

Career Progression : This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation : The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply :

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information :

For further information about this vacancy contact :

Renee Ellender Roberie

Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers

renee.roberie@la.gov

225.219.7051

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