Revenue Tax Officer Manager

About This Job

This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees of the Louisiana Department of Revenue. At the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state’s tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana.

• Plan and coordinate the work of Tax Officers and Tax Analysts in a district that are engaged in tax collection, customer service, compliance, inspection and enforcement of Louisiana revenue laws.
• Randomly review taxpayer accounts in the LDR's tax information system (DELTA) in order to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with laws, policies and procedures.
• Direct field operations that include compliance checks, seizures of funds from cash registers, the closing of businesses, and working taxable events such as fairs, flea markets and arts and craft festivals.
• Assist subordinates and the Assistant Tax Director in working with attorneys, CPAs, accountants and taxpayers in mediating problems between subordinates and taxpayers.

• Seven years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
• An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a current Louisiana license to practice law plus two years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

• Appointment Type:
  Promotional or Detail to Special Duty, open only to current permanent employees of Louisiana Department of Revenue.
• Compensation:
  The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.
• A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.
• Criminal history records checks will be conducted for all selected applicants as required by LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.

Alexis Bowser
Human Resources Division
Louisiana Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 66378
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
alexis.bowser