Revenue Agent Trainee ( reposted 6-5-26)

Government of the Virgin Islands; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking a Revenue Agent Trainee to assist with wage earner, sole proprietorship and simple business tax returns, validating credits and incentives. You will work under the Chief or Assistant Chief of Audit and compile case reports while interpreting tax laws.

On-the-job training is provided, including IRS Level I and II courses. After one year, you may be promoted to Revenue Agent; training is mandatory within the first year of hire.

Formación

• Knowledge of Accounting.
• Knowledge of Virgin Islands and Federal Tax laws.
• Knowledge of tax research materials and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Perform basic audits of tax returns and verify information according to IRS code.
• Compile and prepare monthly and summary case reports.
• Research and draft correspondence for management; respond to taxpayer inquiries.

Conocimientos

Accounting knowledge

Tax law comprehension

Descripción del empleo

With daily supervision from the Chief or Assistant Chief of Audit, performs examination of wage earner, sole proprietorship, and simple business tax returns and validates entitlement to various tax credits and incentives. Works with senior agents to interpret and consistently apply tax laws. Assists taxpayers in preparing returns and works to resolve disputed findings.

Work is carefully selected for its training value in preparing the incumbent for more responsible and independent tasks. The employee is required to take in-house courses sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in preparation for complex work assignments.

DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Performs basic audits. Check for compliance and verification of information on tax returns based on IRS code. These returns typically involve small dollar amounts.
• Compiles and prepares monthly and summary reports on cases.
• Conducts research for drafting correspondence for higher level management, in response to taxpayer inquiries or complaints. Communicates and updates any division issues to executive management.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Contingent upon the availability of space within the first year of hire the incumbent must attend and satisfactorily pass Level I and Level II IRS training for Revenue Agents. If trainee fails to successfully complete Level I and Level II IRS training, they will be subject to termination within thirty (30) days of the final test date.

Upon the successfully completion of Level I and Level II training for Revenue Agents and having spent a minimum of one year from the date of hire as a Revenue Agent Trainee the incumbent will be automatically promoted to a Revenue Agent.

FACTOR 1 - KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of Accounting.
• Knowledge of current Virgin Islands and Federal Tax laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of files, procedural manuals and other related materials utilized in the research and analysis of excise tax returns and supporting documentation.

FACTOR 2 - SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Chief or Assistant Chief of Audit provides instructions about objectives, deadlines and priorities for performing the tasks of the Revenue Agent Trainee. The incumbent is expected to perform with considerable customer focus and exercise a high degree of initiative and creativity.

FACTOR 3 - GUIDELINES

The guidelines used by the Revenue Agent Trainee include the Internal Revenue Code, Federal Tax regulations, and other local tax regulations. Other guidelines consist of pre-determined on the-job procedures and manuals. Judgment must be used in interpreting and applying guidelines. Ingenuity, resourcefulness, good judgment and strong leadership are required to resolve issues that will arise.

FACTOR 4 - COMPLEXITY

The Revenue Agent Trainee must meet established goals and targets. This position requires the ability to work with taxpayers, attorneys and tax practitioners.

FACTOR 5 - SCOPE AND EFFECT

The scope of the work affects the entire Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). The Revenue Agent Trainee is responsible for his/her caseloads.

FACTOR 6 - PERSONAL CONTACTS

The Revenue Agent Trainee interacts with BIR personnel and taxpayers. Periodically the Revenue Agent Trainee works with the public to provide taxpayer assistance.

FACTOR 7 - PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are made in person, through phone calls with the audit staff and taxpayers. The Revenue Agent Trainee is also in contact with the IRS to exchange data and liaison with officials on a range of technical issues.

FACTOR 8 - PHYSICAL DEMANDS

There are no physical demands. The job is primarily sedentary in nature.

FACTOR 9 - WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is within an office setting and periodically in the field. There are no risks or discomforts associated with this position.