Tax Examiner 1

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Revenue is seeking a Tax Examiner 1 to assist in reviewing individual tax returns with accuracy and care. You will perform duties from examining returns to gathering information and providing clear explanations to stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on compliance and quality.

This full-time position offers in-office training with potential telework up to three days per week after six months, and a starting salary of $41,506, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Two years of general office work; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• This position requires passing background checks including fingerprint-based federal records check and PA State Police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Examine Returns: Review individual tax returns for accuracy and compliance
• Review Documents: Evaluate legal tax documents included with submitted returns
• Verify Information: Check mathematical accuracy of returns and confirm correct line entries
• Request Details: Prepare and send documentation to gather needed information for processing
• Respond to Stakeholders: Provide verbal and written explanations to internal and external contacts
• Submit Reports: Prepare production reports for completed work that is not captured by the system

Job description

As a Tax Examiner 1 with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, you will join a team committed to serving taxpayers with accuracy and care. This role provides strong training, steady guidance, and opportunities to build your expertise. You will help promote fairness and support the smooth operation of state tax processes.

This position supports the careful review and processing of individual tax returns to ensure that state laws are followed. As a Tax Examiner 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Examine Returns: Review individual tax returns for accuracy and compliance
• Review Documents: Evaluate legal tax documents included with submitted returns
• Verify Information: Check mathematical accuracy of returns and confirm correct line entries
• Request Details: Prepare and send documentation to gather needed information for processing
• Respond to Stakeholders: Provide verbal and written explanations to internal and external contacts
• Submit Reports: Prepare production reports for completed work that is not captured by the system

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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.