Tax Compliance & Refunds Specialist

US Department of the Treasury; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of the Treasury’s Taxpayer Services division is seeking a qualified professional for a GS-11 level role within the Return Integrity and Compliance Services. The position supports refundable credits programs and return preparer guidance, with emphasis on accurate tax processing and public interaction.

The ideal candidate brings knowledge of federal tax laws, accounting basics, and experience auditing tax records, along with strong fact-finding and interpersonal skills to aid

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of business practices, basic accounting principles, and Federal tax laws and regulations.
• Ability to audit tax records and analyze systems and bookkeeping.
• Develop interpersonal skills for public contact and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Audit tax records for individuals, businesses, or corporations to determine tax liability.
• Apply portions of the Internal Revenue Code to conduct analytical examinations and perform fact-finding.
• Determine and redetermine liability for Federal taxes and support program evaluation or administrative management.
• Investigate alleged tax violations and recommend civil penalties or criminal prosecution.
• Collect delinquent Federal taxes and canvass for unreported taxes.

Skills

Accounting principles

Tax law knowledge

Audit of tax records

Fact-finding techniques

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in related field

Job description

US Department of the Treasury’s Taxpayer Services division is seeking a qualified professional for a GS-11 level role within the Return Integrity and Compliance Services. The position supports refundable credits programs and return preparer guidance, with emphasis on accurate tax processing and public interaction.

The ideal candidate brings knowledge of federal tax laws, accounting basics, and experience auditing tax records, along with strong fact-finding and interpersonal skills to aid