Business Taxes Compliance Specialist

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-509888

Position #(s): -001

Working Title: Tax Compliance Specialist

Classification: BUSINESS TAXES COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Salary: $6,646.00 - $8,324.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas – sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees.

New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas FA offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others.

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All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.

Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce.

New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video.

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking ambitious and driven individuals to join us. We offer fulfilling careers and provide a reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, and advancement opportunities. CDTFA offers a Career Center that provides assistance with resumes, mock interviews, interview tips and tricks, and other job opportunities within CDTFA and other state departments.

We are committed to growing the capabilities of our team members with our excellent hands‑on training, classroom training, and our mentoring program. We build a community where you can work with diverse individuals to explore ways of being creative and innovative to make processes more efficient.

The Return Processing Section's work processes are production oriented so you will immediately recognize the results of your hard work. The position will challenge your organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

• Access to trainers and leads daily to ensure that your transition to our agency/department goes smoothly.
• Many opportunities to take part in projects that help with upward mobility.
• Flexible time off requests.

• Serving as the lead person and expert resource responsible for providing technical advice to team members.
• Performing the more complex activities.
• Developing policies and procedures related to compliance or administrative issues.
• Training other team members in various areas.
• Coordinating special projects for the division.
• Performing other job‑related duties as required.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change. Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

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