Tax Examiner 1

Are you searching for an opportunity where you can train on the job while experiencing the rewards of a public service career? Apply for this Tax Examiner 1 position with the Department of Revenue, Bureau of Individual Taxes, Taxpayer Accounting Division and you will have the chance to learn what it takes to examine, process, and properly allocate tax payments and credits in response to individual tax notices. Explore a new career with our team!

As a Tax Examiner, you will gain a great deal of technical tax knowledge and experience while learning to effectively apply what you have learned to conduct research and examine individual tax returns. Your responsibilities will involve learning to determine if returns were filed completely and accurately, whether any irregularities are present, and which income types are reportable or excludable based on the regulations and laws for individual taxes. Communication skills and attention to detail are key as you will review correspondence to determine if any new information provided will require changes to the individual tax return, as well as assist internal and external stakeholders by telephone and email. Work also involves researching laws, rules, and procedures; reviewing and applying payments to appropriate accounts; and approving or denying refund requests. Join our team and learn how much more you can achieve with us!

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) part-time, up to two days per week, after the successfully completing the six-month in-person training period. 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.
• 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.

Additional Requirements:

Legal Requirements:

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.

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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.