Revenue Tax Specialist 2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Remote Sellers Commission is seeking a Tax Specialist 2 in Baton Rouge to process returns and payments, manage remote seller accounts, and assist taxpayers with filing and compliance. You will work under a probational appointment, with compensation determined by qualifications and experience.

The role is located at 7722 Office Park Blvd, Baton Rouge, and offers the chance to contribute to statewide remote tax administration while developing expertise in tax policy and law.

Qualifications

• Six semester hours in accounting or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree plus one year in accounting, auditing, tax policy or law, or related finance field.
• Advanced degree, JD, CPA, or Louisiana law license preferred.
• Experience substitution: 30 semester hours = 1 year experience; up to 120 hours substituted.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payments are properly applied to taxpayer accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements with payments received in the portal.
• Authorize or recommend issuance of refunds or credits.
• Review penalty waiver requests and decide per guidance.
• Assist taxpayers with applications, filing returns, and tax questions.
• Educate taxpayers on state statutes and local tax ordinances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tax knowledge

Communication skills

Tax compliance processing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or JD

CPA license

Louisiana law license

Job description

Mission Statement

The Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers was created by Act 274 of the 2017 Regular Legislative Session. The Commission is charged with the administration and collection of sales and use tax with respect to remote sellers. We promote uniformity and simplicity in compliance, and we adhere to the Code of Government Ethics while providing leadership and professionalism in our duties to those we represent and serve.

Overview

The Tax Specialist 2 processes returns and payments, manages remote seller accounts, and assists taxpayers with filing and compliance.

Key Competencies:

Attention to detail, analytical skills, knowledge of tax laws, strong communication, and accuracy in processing taxpayer information.

What Makes It Unique

This role supports a specialized statewide commission and plays a key part in the growing area of remote seller tax administration.

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

• Four 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 plus one year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; or
• A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; or
• An advanced degree or Juris Doctorate; or
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a current Louisiana license to practice law.

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:

The Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers was created and established for the administration and collection of the sales and use tax imposed by the state and political subdivisions with respect to remote sales.

• Ensure payments are properly applied to taxpayer accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements with payments received in the portal
• Authorize or recommend issuance of any refund or credit due.
• Review penalty waiver requests and make a determination or recommendation in accordance with Commission-adopted guidance
• Responsible for assisting taxpayers with applications, filing of returns, payment of taxes, and any general questions.
• Educate taxpayer regarding compliance with state statutes and local tax ordinances.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months

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

Office located at 7722 Office Park Blvd, Baton Rouge

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Renee Ellender Roberie

Louisiana Remote Sellers Commission

[e-mail]

225.342.2156