Revenue Tax Specialist 1 or 2
State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
At the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state’s tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana.
Revenue Tax Specialist Six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods plus one of the following:
Three 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; OR
A bachelor's degree.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
Review returns in DELTA system for fraudulent activity and remove fraudulent returns from the system to prevent the issuance of invalid refunds.
Review potential tax fraud leads from bankruptcy trustee, Department of Justice and other LDR divisions.
Review and assist taxpayer with identity theft issues regarding their personal income or business tax account with LDR.
Analyze taxpayer accounts from correspondence cases and work items subject to fraud review.
Apply knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and departmental policies to adjust taxpayer accounts, initiate assessments, and approve or deny refunds where appropriate.
Conduct research on various internal and external databases and computer systems accessible to CID; and make changes in DELTA and other appropriate databases accessible to CID, when appropriate.
Position‑Specific Details Appointment Type:
Probational Appointment, Job Appointment, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty
Career Progression:
This position may be filled as a Revenue Tax Specialist 1 or 2.
Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Special Entrance Rates (SER) have been established for each level. See below.
This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.
A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.
LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties. Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.
How To Apply No Civil Service test score
is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
If you are applying for a position using the baccalaureate option you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree, however the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date. Please contact the HR representative listed below to ensure that your application is accepted as eligible.
Contact Information Jennifer Duncan
Louisiana Department of Revenue
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 66378
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Jennifer.Duncan@la.gov
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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Revenue Tax Specialist Six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods plus one of the following:
Three 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; OR
A bachelor's degree.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
Review returns in DELTA system for fraudulent activity and remove fraudulent returns from the system to prevent the issuance of invalid refunds.
Review potential tax fraud leads from bankruptcy trustee, Department of Justice and other LDR divisions.
Review and assist taxpayer with identity theft issues regarding their personal income or business tax account with LDR.
Analyze taxpayer accounts from correspondence cases and work items subject to fraud review.
Apply knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and departmental policies to adjust taxpayer accounts, initiate assessments, and approve or deny refunds where appropriate.
Conduct research on various internal and external databases and computer systems accessible to CID; and make changes in DELTA and other appropriate databases accessible to CID, when appropriate.
Position‑Specific Details Appointment Type:
Probational Appointment, Job Appointment, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty
Career Progression:
This position may be filled as a Revenue Tax Specialist 1 or 2.
Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Special Entrance Rates (SER) have been established for each level. See below.
This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.
A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.
LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties. Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.
How To Apply No Civil Service test score
is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
If you are applying for a position using the baccalaureate option you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree, however the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date. Please contact the HR representative listed below to ensure that your application is accepted as eligible.
Contact Information Jennifer Duncan
Louisiana Department of Revenue
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 66378
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Jennifer.Duncan@la.gov
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr