Posting number: 226615
Department: Remote Sellers Commission
Job classification: REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST 2
Posting type: Open
Categories: Accounting and Finance, Tax Administration
The Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers was created by Act 274 of the 2017 Regular Legislative Session. The Commission is charged with the administration and collection of sales and use tax with respect to remote sellers. We promote uniformity and simplicity in compliance and we adhere to the Code of Government Ethics while providing leadership and professionalism in our duties to those we represent and serve.
The Compliance Revenue Tax Specialist reviews amended returns, processes refunds, resolves delinquencies, and supports voluntary disclosure cases to ensure accurate tax compliance for remote sellers.
Analytical review skills, knowledge of state and local tax laws, accuracy in calculating penalties and interest, strong communication with taxpayers, and ability to manage compliance issues.
This role operates in a specialized and growing area of remote seller tax administration, offering meaningful impact in a modern, multi-jurisdictional compliance environment.
Six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods plus one of the following:
Four years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
An advanced degree or Juris Doctorate; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a current Louisiana license to practice law.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
The Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers was created and established for the administration and collection of the sales and use tax imposed by the state and political subdivisions with respect to remote sales.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Office located at 7722 Office Park Blvd, Baton Rouge
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment 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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
Renee Ellender Roberie
Louisiana Remote Sellers Commission
renee.roberie@la.gov
225.342.2156
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