Delinquent Tax Resolution Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits (State employment)

Job summary

State of West Virginia in Charleston, WV, seeks a tax collection professional to pursue delinquent taxes, communicate with taxpayers, and promote voluntary compliance. Responsibilities include reviewing returns, researching laws, and pursuing enforcement actions such as garnishments and liens.

Travel is frequent; a valid driver's license is required. Requires a four-year degree with accounting coursework and the ability to substitute experience for education under specified rules; a car is

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university which must have included six semester hours in accounting.
• Experience substitution allowed: two years of related work for one year of college; tenure with the department may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Special requirement: availability of a car and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Pursues the collection of delinquent taxes owed to the State by communicating with taxpayers in person, by phone, and by mail.
• Investigates non-compliance, reviews tax returns and supporting documentation, and researches applicable laws and policies.
• Negotiates payment plans (up to 12 months) and represents the Tax Division at hearings.

Education

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with six semester hours in accounting

Job description

State of West Virginia in Charleston, WV, seeks a tax collection professional to pursue delinquent taxes, communicate with taxpayers, and promote voluntary compliance. Responsibilities include reviewing returns, researching laws, and pursuing enforcement actions such as garnishments and liens.

Travel is frequent; a valid driver's license is required. Requires a four-year degree with accounting coursework and the ability to substitute experience for education under specified rules; a car is