Personal Income Tax Specialist

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Personal Income Tax Specialist

Salary

$49,839.00 - $75,795.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2024-86161

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

RV Indvl Txs Retns Proc Div

Opening Date

06/11/2024

Closing Date

6/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03885

Position Number

00084163

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00183020

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Individual Taxes, Returns Processing Division, Personal Income Tax

Worksite Address

4th & Walnut Sts. 4th Floor SSQ

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17128

Contact Name

Ashley Conrad

Contact Email

...@pa.gov

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THE POSITION

Are you looking for a new adventure in your career at the Department of Revenue? Our Personal Income Tax Specialist role is perfect for those with a strong background in tax analysis. Come join us and take advantage of this exciting opportunity!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Personal Income Tax Specialist, you will process complex individual tax returns, request and review incoming documents from taxpayers and their representatives, approve and deny refund requests, research and apply payments, and adjust returns based on Treasury's findings.

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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) full-time, up to 1 day a month in office required. 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.

+ 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 experience in the review and examination of Personal Income Tax returns and documents including making tax liability decisions and applying tax laws and regulations and 12 credits in accounting;or

+ Two years of advanced legal clerical experience in the review and analysis of legal documents that include Personal Income Tax documents, applications, reports, recommendations or rulings for compliance with Personal Income Tax laws and regulations and 12 credits in accounting;or

+ An associate's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 credits in accounting;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 credits in accounting.

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.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov .

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you completed 12 or more semester college credits in accounting?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years of full-time experience in the review and examination of Personal Income Tax returns and documents including making tax liability decisions and applying tax laws and regulations do you possess?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

03

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

04

How many years of full-time advanced legal clerical experience in the review and analysis of legal documents that include Personal Income Tax documents, applications, reports, recommendations or rulings for compliance with Personal Income Tax laws and regulations do you possess?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

05

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

06

How much college coursework have you completed?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ 60 credits or more

+ 30 but less than 60 credits

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

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Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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