Posting number: CSD-81426-AB
Department: Revenue-Office of Revenue
Division: Customer Service
Job classification: REVENUE TAX OFFICER 1
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Accounting and Finance, Tax Administration
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.
We’re looking for a Revenue Tax Officer to join our Customer Service Division! This position is responsible for handling billing inquires and enforcement of collection for business and individual income taxes.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
In this role, y ou 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.
Obtain and analyzes financial statements and documentation from taxpayers, accountants, CPAs, and attorneys to determine the taxpayers' ability to pay.
Prepare schedules and exhibits outlining business and individual tax adjustments and provides detailed reports of audit findings.
Assist taxpayers and confer and correspond with taxpayers, accountants, CPAs and attorneys to gather information, analyze and resolve problems, and provide technical advice.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, Detail to Special Duty or WAE
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Revenue Tax Officer 1 or 2.
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.
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:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Alexis Bowser
Louisiana Department of Revenue
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 66378
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
alexis.bowser@la.gov
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