Delinquent Tax Investigator II

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Tax Division seeks a delinquent tax collector who works under general supervision to pursue collections, educate taxpayers, and promote compliance with state tax laws from Charleston, WV. The role requires reviewing returns, researching cases, and negotiating payment plans up to 12 months.

Responsibilities include investigating non-compliance, using court records and databases, and representing the division at hearings, with travel as needed and a valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with six semester hours in accounting.
• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, credit collections, tax preparation, or related work.
• Willingness to relocate to Charleston, WV and possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Pursues collection of delinquent taxes owed to the State by contacting taxpayers or their representatives in person, by phone, and by mail.
• Promotes voluntary compliance with state tax laws and educates taxpayers on WV State Code.
• Investigates non-compliance and reviews tax returns and supporting documentation.
• Researches databases, courthouse records, and applicable laws to investigate delinquency.
• Negotiates payment plans up to 12 months.
• Represent the Tax Division at hearings.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Research skills

Financial analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Accounting coursework

Tools

Databases

Court records

Job description

West Virginia Tax Division seeks a delinquent tax collector who works under general supervision to pursue collections, educate taxpayers, and promote compliance with state tax laws from Charleston, WV. The role requires reviewing returns, researching cases, and negotiating payment plans up to 12 months.

Responsibilities include investigating non-compliance, using court records and databases, and representing the division at hearings, with travel as needed and a valid driver's license required.