Tax Examiner Collins Service Center - IN OFFICE

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work.

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

The Taxation Division promotes voluntary compliance with all tax laws through information, education, assistance and customer service. A Tax Examiner reviews tax returns for accuracy and completeness, ensures the tax return can be processed as filed, resolves errors and contacts taxpayers to obtain any missing information. Furthermore, Tax Examiners can be responsible for analyzing accounting files, issuing refunds or bills, calculating penalty and interest, collecting delinquent taxes, handling taxpayer complaints, adjusting for discrepancies and working with other taxing authorities such as the Internal Revenue Service, local municipalities or agencies in another state.

The Service Centers serve as the “face” of the Taxation Division and our team of dedicated professionals work collaboratively within the Customer Contact Group to promote voluntary compliance with tax laws through education, assistance and customer service. These Centers are located in Denver Metro, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Fort Collins, and Grand Junction in order to provide taxpayers with face to face accessibility to help with filing, payments, information, and other resources.

Our Service Center location is seeking a courteous and friendly team player with experience working in a diverse, customer focused environment to serve as a Tax Examiner I. Our best Tax Examiners are adaptable and have strong computer software applications proficiency. Most of all, they possess a willingness and desire to learn and grow in an evolving atmosphere!

You will be offering friendly, courteous, and complete customer service by ascertaining tax needs of all walk‑ins into the Service Center. You will also be responding to questions from taxpayers via email and mailed forms. You'll be joining a close‑knit team who promotes team building and supporting each other. If you're ready to enjoy the benefits of being a State employee, then this job may be for you!

• Direct all customers to the correct areas by identifying customers' problems and needs. Answer ambiguous questions related to all tax types when a customer is unclear or uncertain about tax forms, Statutes and Regulations, DOR policies, delinquencies and assessments.
• Promote voluntary compliance with tax laws through researching customer problems, identifying solutions and needs, and taking corrective actions in accordance with policies, Statutes, and Regulations.
• Assist with sales tax, wage withholding and income tax returns.
• Coordinate protest solutions with other DOR areas and other agencies through the supervisor.
• Analyze and adjust returns, accounts and customer information using DOR systems.

This position will be located in our office and you will be required to work in person (Monday‑Friday).

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

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