Tax Examiner 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg is seeking a Tax Examiner 1 within the Department of Revenue, Bureau of Compliance, Clearance Division. The role focuses on reviewing tax accounts, resolving delinquent taxes, and processing tax clearance cases in PaTH, with direct communication to taxpayers and representatives.

You will participate in training, gradually handle complex cases, and may telework part-time after successful in-office training.

Qualifications

• Two years of general office work; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Background check including fingerprint-based federal records check and PA clearances.

Responsibilities

• Attend formal, informal, and on-the-job training to learn about tax laws and procedures.
• Review tax systems to tie in all tax numbers and analyze major tax accounts for delinquencies.
• Create and review Tax Clearance cases in PaTH and determine appropriate actions.
• Contact taxpayers or their representatives to resolve disputes and explain tax laws, rules, and regulations.
• Answer calls and correspondence about tax problems related to all clearances administered.

Skills

General office work

Job description

THE POSITION

Step into a meaningful career as a Tax Examiner 1 with the Department of Revenue, Bureau of Compliance, Clearance Division, Corporate Clearance Section. You will learn what it takes to review and examination of tax returns, schedules, and associated documents to help collect delinquent taxes and issue clearance certificates This is a great opportunity to build confidence and move forward in your career while supporting fair and equitable tax practices.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position performs trainee level work reviewing tax accounts and resolving issues related to delinquent taxes. You will work with taxpayers and their representatives while developing your technical knowledge, competence, and skill. As a Tax Examiner 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Participation: Attend formal, informal, and on-the-job training to learn about tax laws and procedures
• Account Analysis: Review tax systems to tie in all tax numbers associated with a business; analyze all types of major tax accounts for outstanding liabilities and delinquencies
• Case Processing: Create and review tax clearance cases in the Pennsylvania Tax Hub (PaTH) system and determine the appropriate action for each case
• Taxpayer Communication: Contact taxpayers or their representatives to resolve disputes on complex cases and explain the application of tax laws, rules, and regulations
• Inquiry Response: Answer telephone calls and correspondence about tax problems related to all clearances administered dissolution clearances and withdrawal clearances

WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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 per week, after successful completion of required in‑office training. 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:In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• 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 REQUIREMENTS

• 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.