Tax Examiner II

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Job Description - Tax Examiner II (260005ZU)

Job Description

Description

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An Equal Opportunity / Aff...

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

United States-Massachusetts-Chelsea-200 Arlington Street

Accounting and Finance

Department of Revenue

Full-time

Day

70,992. Yearly

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