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Tax Examiner II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, United States


Official Title
Tax Examiner II

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 Resolution Division works with taxpayers, practitioners, and the other Tax Administration Divisions to address issues that could not be resolved in the Tax Division or Operations Division. This includes making decisions on abatement claims, resolving disputes, and working with taxpayers on problem cases.

Duties & Responsibilities

Research bankruptcy cases upon receipt of notice

Enter petition into Genisys for pre‑petition liability periods

Submit monthly reports using Genisys

Close bankruptcy cases based on unit procedures

Perform related work as required

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

Minimum entrance requirements: Applicants must have at least two years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time professional experience in accounting, auditing, or tax examining work, or any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for the required experience.

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

Background Check Information
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.

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.

Salary: $69,600.44 - $99,525.66 yearly

Potentially eligible for a hybrid work schedule: Yes

EEO/Equal Opportunity Statement
An Equal Opportunity /affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self‑select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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