Tax Examiner 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Revenue invites you to join as a Tax Examiner 1. You will review individual returns, process payments, and handle correspondence related to notices, building foundational tax knowledge and practical skills.

In this full-time role, on-site work with possible remote telework up to three days per week after training. Starting salary is $41,506 per year, with growth opportunities and comprehensive state benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of general office work; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Tax Review: Examine individual tax returns and verify mathematical accuracy.
• Document Handling: Review legal tax documents and supporting materials.
• Correspondence Processing: Assess replies to tax notices and make needed adjustments.
• Payment Allocation: Search for misapplied payments and apply them correctly.
• Stakeholder Communication: Respond to inquiries and provide clear procedural guidance.
• Report Preparation: Prepare production reports for completed work items.

Job description

THE POSITION

The Department of Revenue invites you to start a meaningful career as a Tax Examiner 1. In this role, you will play an important part in helping individuals understand and resolve tax matters. You will grow your knowledge while strengthening systems that support our communities. This position is an excellent opportunity to build skills that will support long-term career success.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on reviewing tax returns, processing tax payments, and assisting with correspondence related to individual tax notices. It is designed to help you learn how to examine and adjust tax information while supporting clear communication with stakeholders. As a Tax Examiner 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Tax Review: Examine individual tax returns and verify mathematical accuracy
• Document Handling: Review legal tax documents and supporting materials
• Correspondence Processing: Assess replies to tax notices and make needed adjustments
• Payment Allocation: Search for misapplied payments and apply them correctly
• Stakeholder Communication: Respond to inquiries and provide clear procedural guidance
• Report Preparation: Prepare production reports for completed work items

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 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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

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).

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.