Delinquent Tax Enforcement Officer

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is seeking a Revenue Tax Officer in the Business Tax Enforcement Division to help research, collect, and resolve delinquent tax liabilities and to monitor taxpayer actions for compliance with court orders.

The ideal candidate may have 3 years of relevant experience or 6 years in any field, or a bachelor’s degree; substitution options and a background check are part of the process. Responsibilities include field visits and reporting.

Qualifications

• Three 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; OR a bachelor's degree.
• Experience substitution: 30 semester hours earns one year of experience; max substitution 120 semester hours (4 years).

Responsibilities

• Research, collect, and resolve delinquent tax liabilities per Department policies and procedures.
• Monitor taxpayer actions to ensure compliance with court-ordered judgments.
• Perform field visits to collect delinquent taxes and survey businesses for registration and compliance with state tax laws.
• Collect taxes at special events and prepare collection reports on request.

Skills

Judgment making

Resource management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is seeking a Revenue Tax Officer in the Business Tax Enforcement Division to help research, collect, and resolve delinquent tax liabilities and to monitor taxpayer actions for compliance with court orders.

The ideal candidate may have 3 years of relevant experience or 6 years in any field, or a bachelor’s degree; substitution options and a background check are part of the process. Responsibilities include field visits and reporting.