Tax Collections Specialist I

State of West Virginia; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The State of West Virginia seeks a delinquent tax collection specialist to pursue collection of taxes owed, primarily Personal Income Taxes, by contacting taxpayers by phone, mail or in person. This role operates in an office setting and supports voluntary compliance with state tax laws.

Responsibilities include reviewing returns, issuing bank levies, wage garnishments and tax liens, and negotiating payment plans up to 12 months.

Qualifications

• Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with six semester hours in accounting.
• Substitution: Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, credit collections, preparation of tax returns, or related work may substitute for training at the rate of two years of experience for one year of college; tenure with the Department may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Special Requirement: Availability of a car and possession of a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Pursues collection of delinquent taxes owed to the State by communicating with taxpayers or their representatives in person, by phone, and by mail.
• Main collection emphasis is on Personal Income Taxes.
• Reviews tax returns and supporting documentation; issues bank levies, wage garnishments, and tax liens.
• Negotiates payment plans up to 12 months; recommends longer plans or legal actions to upper management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with at least six semester hours in accounting

Job description

The State of West Virginia seeks a delinquent tax collection specialist to pursue collection of taxes owed, primarily Personal Income Taxes, by contacting taxpayers by phone, mail or in person. This role operates in an office setting and supports voluntary compliance with state tax laws.

Responsibilities include reviewing returns, issuing bank levies, wage garnishments and tax liens, and negotiating payment plans up to 12 months.