Personal Income Tax Advisor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Personal Income Tax Advisor for the Department of Revenue. The role involves interpreting personal income tax laws, guiding policy implementation, and communicating complex tax information to legislators, professionals, and agencies.

Telework may be available part-time, with in-office days in Harrisburg. Ideal candidates will have CPA credentials, extensive tax experience, and demonstrated leadership in managing multifaceted tax functions across

Qualifications

• One year as an Administrative Officer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) or equivalent.
• Eight years of experience in progressively responsible and varied management or staff work, including personnel management, fiscal management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who has been active for a period within the last five years.
• Must have at least three years of experience preparing individual tax returns as a tax practitioner, including knowledge of trust, partnership and corporation tax filing requirements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and location regulations, including Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code.
• Must have at least two years of experience with strategic oversight of multifaceted tax functions, including compliance, policy implementation, and operational workflows.

Responsibilities

• Policy Analysis: Review complex tax laws to identify issues, clarify requirements, and propose workable solutions
• Research Review: Examine federal, state, and court developments to assess their impact and recommend actions
• Public Representation: Present tax policies at meetings and events to support clear and consistent communication
• Stakeholder Guidance: Provide authoritative responses to complex questions from legislators, professionals, and agencies
• Knowledge Management: Document and organize key tax information to support training, continuity, and consistent interpretation
• Project Leadership: Guide major initiatives, legislative changes, and process updates across multiple departments

Skills

Tax policy analysis

Public representation

Stakeholder guidance

Research & analysis

Project leadership

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

As a Personal Income Tax Advisor with the Department of Revenue, you will help guide complex tax issues that affect residents statewide. This role gives you the chance to share knowledge, support policymakers, and improve public understanding. You will contribute to important decisions that shape tax administration and be part of an agency that values accuracy, collaboration, and service to the public.

This position supports the Department by interpreting personal income tax laws and guiding how they are applied across the organization. The role helps ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy in tax administration. As a Personal Income Tax Advisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Policy Analysis: Review complex tax laws to identify issues, clarify requirements, and propose workable solutions
• Research Review: Examine federal, state, and court developments to assess their impact and recommend actions
• Public Representation: Present tax policies at meetings and events to support clear and consistent communication
• Stakeholder Guidance: Provide authoritative responses to complex questions from legislators, professionals, and agencies
• Knowledge Management: Document and organize key tax information to support training, continuity, and consistent interpretation
• Project Leadership: Guide major initiatives, legislative changes, and process updates across multiple departments

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, two days per week in office. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Administrative Officer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Eight years of experience in progressively responsible and varied management or staff work, including personnel management, fiscal management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training

Additional Requirements:

• You must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who has been active for a period within the last five years.
• You must have at least three years of experience preparing individual tax returns as a tax practitioner, including knowledge of trust, partnership and corporation tax filing requirements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and location regulations, including Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code.
• You must have at least two years of experience with strategic oversight of multifaceted tax functions, including compliance, policy implementation, and operational workflows.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.