COMPLIANCE OFFICER I

State of New Hampshire

New Hampshire

On-site

USD 42,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The State of NH, Revenue Administration, Collections Division, has a full-time vacancy for 43-4020 Correspondence Clerks-4. Summary: Performs entry-level tax enforcement, licensing, and compliance work, including preparation and collection on small balance accounts.

See total compensation information at the bottom of the announcement. Minimum qualifications include an equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after high school, in business administration, accounting,

Qualifications

Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must include business administration, accounting, auditing or related field, and include 2-year experience in public contract work that involves the preparation, maintenance or collection of financial accounts, inspection or investigatory work.
License/Certification: Valid driver’s license
Other Requirements: background checks may include FBI fingerprint-based screenings, state background investigations, and local law enforcement inquiries.

Responsibilities

Runs monthly report of taxpayers that have not filed returns timely and prepares correspondence.
Prepares and distributes divisional correspondence, memos, letters, reports or other documents as needed.
Uses templates to prepare legal paperwork on delinquent taxpayers and assists with field work as needed.
Contacts delinquent taxpayers to collect unpaid taxes and initiates payment plans for approval.
Back-up for front desk duties and assists taxpayers with accounts.

Education

Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after high school

Job description

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Revenue Administration

Collections Division

109 Pleasant Street

Concord, NH 03301

Compliance Officer I

Position #14495

$19.96/hour - $26.41/hour

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

State of New Hampshire, Revenue Administration, Collections Division has a full-time vacancy for 43-4020 Correspondence Clerks-4. Summary: Attends work on a regular and predictable basis to perform entry-level tax enforcement, licensing, and compliance work. Performs collection activity preparation on less complex, small balance accounts.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must include business administration, accounting, auditing or related field, and include 2-year experience in public contract work that involves the preparation, maintenance or collection of financial accounts, inspection or investigatory work.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements:

As a condition of employment and to safeguard confidential information, all Department employees are required to undergo initial and periodic background checks. These assessments may include FBI fingerprint-based background screenings, state-level background investigations, and inquiries with local law enforcement agencies. An unfavorable background check result may lead to disqualification from the hiring process or serve as grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
All applicants must have sufficient strength and be free from disabilities that would prevent lifting of tobacco stamp cartons and other related physical tasks.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 1.5+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:

☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

Runs monthly report of taxpayers that have not filed returns timely, performs mail merge activities for written correspondence to taxpayer.
Prepares and distributes divisional correspondence, memos, letters, reports or other documents as needed.
Uses templates to prepare legal paperwork on delinquent taxpayers, determined by Compliance Operator II.
Administrative preparation of liens, lien releases, and distraint receipts from collection activities.
Contacts delinquent taxpayers to collect unpaid taxes on small dollar balances. Notify taxpayers of delinquent taxes to initiate payment plans for approval by Compliance Officer II. Reviews small balance accounts for referral to Compliance Officer II for field work.
Assists taxpayers with licensing and filing requirements in person and/or on the phone. Assists taxpayers in the preparation of meals and rental applications and provides assistance for completing and filing meals and rentals returns.
Performs field work for Tobacco compliance checks at retail locations and prepares subsequent report. Retrieves tobacco stamps front vault to be transferred to front office.
Back-up for front desk duties. Answers the division telephone queues and assists taxpayers with their accounts.
Maintains taxpayer case files with up to date status information through the use of Department information systems. Complies with the division’s record retention and destruction policy.
Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Department’s Code of Respect in the Workplace, and upholds the Department’s core values of respect and teamwork. Demonstrates compliance with Dept. policies and procedures.
Maintains strict adherence to the departmental laws and regulations pertaining to confidentiality of all tax information obtained from records, files, tax returns, and departmental investigations. Instructs division personnel in the confidentiality requirements of the various tax laws administered by the department.

For further information please contact Pat Campbell, Collections Supervisor, Collections Division at Pat. L.Campbell@dra.nh.gov or ( 603)230-5907

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits: