REVENUE TAX OFFICER 1-2

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is seeking a Revenue Tax Officer in the Business Tax Enforcement Division to help research, collect, and resolve delinquent tax liabilities and to monitor taxpayer actions for compliance with court orders.

The ideal candidate may have 3 years of relevant experience or 6 years in any field, or a bachelor’s degree; substitution options and a background check are part of the process. Responsibilities include field visits and reporting.

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.
• Experience substitution: 30 semester hours earns one year of experience; max substitution 120 semester hours (4 years).

Responsibilities

• Research, collect, and resolve delinquent tax liabilities per Department policies and procedures.
• Monitor taxpayer actions to ensure compliance with court-ordered judgments.
• Perform field visits to collect delinquent taxes and survey businesses for registration and compliance with state tax laws.
• Collect taxes at special events and prepare collection reports on request.

Skills

Judgment making

Resource management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

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.

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

Job Duties

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.