REVENUE TAX OFFICER 1-2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Louisiana Department of Revenue is seeking a Revenue Tax Officer to join the Business Tax Enforcement Division. The role involves researching delinquent tax liabilities, monitoring taxpayer actions, and performing field visits to ensure registration and compliance with state tax laws.

The position offers progression to Revenue Tax Officer 2 with SER pay rates and duties, including collecting taxes at events and preparing reports. A criminal history check is required for applicants.

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.

Responsabilités

• Research, collect, and resolve delinquent tax liabilities in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
• Monitor taxpayer actions to assure compliance with court ordered judgments.
• Perform field visits to collect delinquent taxes, survey businesses for proper registration and compliance with state tax laws and provide information on filling requirements.
• Collect taxes at special events, such as trade shows, fairs, festivals, etc.
• Prepare collection reports upon request.

Connaissances

Judgment

Resource management

Critical thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

About This Job

At the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state’s tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana.

About This Job

At the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state’s tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana.

We’re looking for a Revenue Tax Officer to join our Business Tax Enforcement Division!

An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies

• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor's degree.

Experience Substitution

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

In This Role, You Will

• Research, collect, and resolve delinquent tax liabilities in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
• Monitor taxpayer actions to assure compliance with court ordered judgments.
• Perform field visits to collect delinquent taxes, survey businesses for proper registration and compliance with state tax laws and provide information on filling requirements.
• Collect taxes at special events, such as trade shows, fairs, festivals, etc.
• Prepare collection reports upon request.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, Detail to Special Duty or WAE

Career Progression: This position may be filled as Revenue Tax Officer 1 or 2.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level:

• The Revenue Tax Officer 1 (AS-612) has a starting rate of: $17.79/hourly; $1423.20 biweekly.
• The Revenue Tax Officer 2 (AS-613) has a starting rate of: $19.04/hourly; $1523.20 biweekly.

This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.

A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.

LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties. Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Cameron Broussard

Louisiana Department of Revenue

Human Resources Division

P.O. Box 66378

Baton Rouge, LA 70896

[e-mail]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government Career Opportunities

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org)
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others