Tax Examiner 1

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 tax professionals in the Bureau of Individual Taxes, Returns Processing Division. In this role, you will learn how to examine and process individual tax returns to ensure conformance to state tax laws and regulations. Apply today to achieve your goals with our customer-focused and employee centered team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Tax Examiner 1, you will actively participate in a training program where you will learn and acquire the skills necessary to review and examine tax returns, schedules, and associated documents, as well as gain an understanding of state tax laws, regulations, and procedures. You will learn how to process and adjust individual tax returns; prepare and send documentation; initiate transactions of returns and payments; and submit production reports for work that may not be logged by the computer system. Excellent communication skills are vital as you will be engaging with internal and external stakeholders inquiring about the status of returns or explain discrepancies and adjustments that need to be made.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are flexible for 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) part-time, up to 3 days per week upon successful completion of a minimum of 6-months in-office training. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary : Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (before taxes).
• 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

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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.