Compliance Tax Specialist

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers is seeking a Compliance Revenue Tax Specialist in Baton Rouge to review amended returns, process refunds, resolve delinquencies, and support voluntary disclosure cases to ensure accurate tax compliance for remote sellers.

The role emphasizes analytical review, knowledge of state and local tax laws, and precise calculation of penalties and interest, with opportunities to contribute in a modern, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Qualifikationen

• Six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods.
• 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.
• 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.
• An advanced degree or Juris Doctorate.
• Possession of a CPA license or a current Louisiana license to practice law.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: 30 semester hours = 1 year of experience; max substitution 120 semester hours (4 years).

Aufgaben

• Reviews/audits amended returns and supporting documentation and decides on approval or denial.
• Responsible for system testing related to returns, payments, refunds, credits, debits, etc.
• Communicates and corresponds with taxpayers regarding delinquencies and assessments.
• Calculates penalties and interest and makes appropriate adjustments to taxpayers' accounts.
• Reviews/audits Voluntary Disclosure return data and supporting documentation.
• Issues bills to collect taxes and interest owed.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Tax administration

Accounting knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Juris Doctorate

CPA license

Louisiana license to practice law

Six semester hours in accounting, etc.

Jobbeschreibung

Mission Statement

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.

Overview

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.

Key Competencies:

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.

What Makes It Unique

This role operates in a specialized and growing area of remote seller tax administration, offering meaningful impact in a modern, multi-jurisdictional compliance environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

• Reviews/audits amended returns and supporting documentation and decides on a recommendation of approval or denial in accordance with applicable laws and Commission adopted guidance.
• Responsible for system testing related to returns, payments, refunds, credits, debits, etc
• Communicates and corresponds with taxpayers regarding delinquencies and assessments
• Calculates penalties and interest as necessary and makes appropriate adjustments to taxpayers’ accounts.
• Calculates interest and makes appropriate adjustments to taxpayers’ accounts.
• Reviews/audits Voluntary Disclosure return data and supporting documentation.
• Calculates interest and makes appropriate adjustments to taxpayers’ accounts. ? Issues bills to collect taxes and interest owed

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