Tax Examiner II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue invites applications for the Tax Examiner II position in Springfield. This full-time role focuses on ensuring compliance with tax laws and accurately determining tax due by reviewing records and enforcing Massachusetts tax rules.

The job requires at least two years of professional accounting/auditing/tax examining experience, or an equivalent degree substitution; a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field may substitute for

Qualifications

• Minimum entrance requirements: at least two years of full-time professional experience in accounting, auditing or tax examining work, or an equivalent combination of required experience.
• Substitution: a Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• To ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, rules and regulations.
• To determine the correct amount of taxes due through review of departmental and taxpayer records and collects that amount from taxpayers on assigned accounts through case management and enforcement of Massachusetts Tax Laws.
• The examiner is also tasked with obtaining information and documentation from taxpayers and adjusting taxpayer accounts when necessary based on information received.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or business management

Job description

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Description

Agency Overview

The Department of Revenue's core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management. Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused, and transparent.

Division Overview

The Operations Division provides information and assistance to taxpayers and tax practitioners of the Commonwealth through the delivery of outstanding customer service, maximizing revenue collections and using the most innovative, cost-effective means available and to promote DOR's enhanced web service.

Job Description

• To ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, rules and regulations.
• To determine the correct amount of taxes due through review of departmental and taxpayer records and collects that amount from taxpayers on assigned accounts through case management and enforcement of Massachusetts Tax Laws.
• The examiner is also tasked with working towards securing information and documentation from taxpayers as well as adjusting taxpayer accounts when necessary based on information received.

An external candidate recommended for a position with the Department of Revenue will be subject to a background check that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting, auditing or tax examining work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for the required experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Aff... Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title

Tax Examiner II

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Springfield-436 Dwight

Job: Accounting and Finance

Agency: Department of Revenue

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Sep 17, 2026, 1:22:34 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary (Pay Basis): 70,992.48 - 101,516.22 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Aff... Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Gabriella Knight - 8572861554Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator Phone Number

Bargaining Unit: 06-NAGE - Professional Admin.