Revenue Tax Specialist 1 or 2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Revenue is seeking a Revenue Tax Specialist to join the Taxpayer Compliance Division in Baton Rouge. The role focuses on approving or denying refunds, researching complex issues, and ensuring taxpayer documentation supports compliance requirements.

Candidates should have substantial accounting or tax experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and knowledge of tax laws and department policies. Salary will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods plus one of the following.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for approving (denying) tax refunds and for reviewing, researching and resolving high-level errors and compliance issues on tax returns.
• Determines if the taxpayer has provided adequate documentation in order to verify compliance issues, makes appropriate adjustments to taxpayer accounts and corresponds daily with taxpayers, tax preparers, CPA's and officers of corporations.
• A thorough knowledge of the tax laws, departmental policies and procedures, court cases, legal opinions and Revenue information computer systems is required.
• Must possess excellent interpretational, analytical, communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Audit selected tax returns and payments by analyzing the taxpayers' account and supporting documentation.
• Inspecting invoices, schedules and certifications submitted by taxpayers to determine qualification for tax credits and exemptions.
• Inspecting federal returns to insure that the taxpayers state filing is in agreement with the federal filing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

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 Specialist to join our Taxpayer Compliance Division!

Qualifications

Six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods plus one of the following:

• 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.
• 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:

• Be responsible for approving (denying) tax refunds and for reviewing, researching and resolving high-level errors and compliance issues on tax returns.
• Determines if the taxpayer has provided adequate documentation in order to verify compliance issues, makes appropriate adjustments to taxpayer accounts and corresponds daily with taxpayers, tax preparers, CPA's and officers of corporations.
• A thorough knowledge of the tax laws, departmental policies and procedures, court cases, legal opinions and Revenue information computer systems is required.
• Must possess excellent interpretational, analytical, communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Audit selected tax returns and payments by analyzing the taxpayers' account and supporting documentation.
• Inspecting invoices, schedules and certifications submitted by taxpayers to determine qualification for tax credits and exemptions.
• Inspecting federal returns to insure that the taxpayers state filing is in agreement with the federal filing.

Position-Specific Details

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

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

Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.

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

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:

Jennifer Duncan

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.