Tax Examiner 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option after training

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Tax Examiner 1 in Harrisburg to learn how to review and verify tax information supporting the Commonwealth’s financial stability. The role emphasizes accuracy, curiosity, and a commitment to helping residents receive proper tax outcomes.

The position focuses on reviewing and supporting the processing of individual tax returns, developing analytical skills and steady decision making as tasks become more complex.

Qualifications

• Two years of general office work; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Review individual tax returns and related materials to identify errors, missing information, or irregularities.
• Assess legal tax documents and reference materials to support accurate tax processing.
• Prepare and send follow up documentation to gather details needed to complete return processing.
• Confirm math calculations on tax forms and ensure figures are correctly carried to the right locations.
• Initiate transfer transactions to correct returns or payments when mistakes are found.
• Respond verbally and in writing to questions from internal and external contacts about tax return issues or adjustments.

Job description

As a Tax Examiner 1 with the Department of Revenue, you will begin a path toward meaningful public service. You will learn how to review and verify tax information that supports the Commonwealth’s financial stability. This role encourages curiosity, accuracy, and a commitment to helping residents receive proper tax outcomes. It is a great opportunity to build your expertise while making a positive impact.

This position focuses on learning how to review, evaluate, and support the processing of individual tax returns. The role involves developing accuracy, analytical skills, and steady decision making as tasks become more complex. As a Tax Examiner 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Return Review: Examine individual tax returns and related materials to identify errors, missing information, or irregularities
• Document Evaluation: Assess legal tax documents and reference materials to support accurate tax processing
• Information Requests: Prepare and send follow up documentation to gather details needed to complete return processing
• Accuracy Verification: Confirm math calculations on tax forms and ensure figures are correctly carried to the right locations
• Correction Actions: Initiate transfer transactions to correct returns or payments when mistakes are found
• Stakeholder Responses: Respond verbally and in writing to questions from internal and external contacts about tax return issues or adjustments

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to three days a week after successful completion of the in-office training period of six months. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of general office work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.