Delinquent Tax Collections Specialist

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Tax Division is seeking an employee to pursue delinquent tax collections, primarily Personal Income Taxes, in an office setting. The role involves communicating with taxpayers, educating on state code, and promoting voluntary compliance.

Fingerprint-based background checks are required and salary falls within the posted range. Responsibilities include reviewing returns, issuing levies and garnishments, negotiating payment plans up to 12 months, and advising management on complex

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with six semester hours in accounting.
• Experience in accounting or related fields may substitute for the required training.

Responsibilities

• Pursue the collection of delinquent taxes by communicating with taxpayers and/or their representatives in person, by phone, and by mail.
• Promote voluntary compliance with state tax laws and educate taxpayers on the WV State Code.
• Investigate situations of potential non-compliance and review tax returns and supporting documentation.
• Issue bank levies, wage garnishments, and tax liens; determine delinquent liabilities and appropriate resolutions.
• Negotiate payment plans up to 12 months in length.
• If longer plans, criminal investigations, lien releases, or offers in compromise are considered, recommend to upper management.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework

Job description

West Virginia Tax Division is seeking an employee to pursue delinquent tax collections, primarily Personal Income Taxes, in an office setting. The role involves communicating with taxpayers, educating on state code, and promoting voluntary compliance.

Fingerprint-based background checks are required and salary falls within the posted range. Responsibilities include reviewing returns, issuing levies and garnishments, negotiating payment plans up to 12 months, and advising management on complex