Revenue Tax Officer 1 or 2 (CSD Enforcement Team)

About this Job

This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent classified employees of the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

At the Louisiana Department of Revenue we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the states 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.

Were looking for a Revenue Tax Officer to join our Customer Service Division!

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies :

• Focusing on Customers : The ability to serve the needs of those who support and / or rely on the services provided.
• Thinking Critically : The ability to generate ideas manipulate ideas and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
• Using Data : The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

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 bachelors 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 in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties :

In this role you will :

Receive and respond to incoming telephones calls and correspondence pertaining to tax due notices issued by the Department for business and individual income taxes.

Assist walk-in taxpayers with problems / questions regarding tax due notices for business and individual income taxes.

Enforce state revenue laws and assist taxpayers in complying with requirements of such laws.

Obtain and analyzes financial statements and documentation from taxpayers accountants CPAs and attorneys to determine the taxpayers ability to pay.

Assists agencies with file uploads and data analysis.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : Probational Prom otional or Detail to Special Duty open only to current permanent classified employees ofLouisiana Department of Revenue.

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

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level :

The Revenue Tax Officer 1 (AS-612) has a starting rate of : $17.79 / hourly; $1423.20 biweekly.

The Revenue Tax Officer 2 (AS-613) has a starting rate of : $19.04 / hourly; $1523.20 biweekly.

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.

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

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.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact :

Alexis Bowser

Louisiana Department of Revenue

Human Resources Division

P.O. Box 66378

Baton Rouge LA 70896

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

ASC 606,Hotel Experience,Hospitality Experience,GAAP,Accounting,Revenue Management,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Salesforce,SOX,ERP Systems,NetSuite

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 3083 - 5734