Tax Specialist ; Dlt

TAX SPECIALIST I (DLT)# State of Rhode Island External Career Site## TAX SPECIALIST I (DLT)
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** Department
* * Department of Labor And Training#
** Division
* * Administrative Use Only#
** Salary**$54,686.00 - $61,176.00#
** Job Profile
** JC-- Tax Specialist I (DLT) (RIESA LOCAL 401 DLT)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
**** Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.*
* ** Position is within the DLT/Employer Tax Unit.*
* ** Standard 35.0 hours.**  #
** Job

Requisition Number
** JR104215 TAX SPECIALIST I (DLT) (Open)#
** Pay Grade
** C00320 A#
** Classification
* * Tax Specialist I (DLT)#
** Class Definition
**** GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** Within the Department of Labor and Training (DLT), to perform a variety of support functions including but not limited to; processing registration and termination forms, processing contribution returns (TX-17), processing wage records, posting payments, and processing benefit charge credits; to interact with taxpayers on routine matters not requiring in-depth analysis, including resolution of common inquiries on tax returns, bills, payments, and notices;

and to do related work as required.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Works under immediate supervision; work is reviewed in process and upon completion to ensure conformance with instructions, procedures, and methods.
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
** Usually none but may assist with orientation.
** ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
*** Within the Department of Labor and Training (DLT), to perform a variety of support functions including but not limited to; processing registration and termination forms, processing contribution returns (TX-17), processing wage records, posting payments, and processing benefit charge credits; to interact with taxpayers on routine matters not requiring in-depth analysis, including resolution of common inquiries on tax returns, bills, payments, and notices;

and to do related work as required.
* To perform a variety of para-professional support duties associated with provisions of the Employment Security, Temporary Disability Insurance, Job Training Partnership Acts, and related unemployment acts.
* To provide routine information and assistance regarding Unemployment Insurance, Temporary Disability Insurance and Job Development Fund taxes in person, by telephone, or by correspondence to taxpayers and/or their representatives; to handle telephone and in-person requests for general information from the public and other state agencies.
* To assist with the review and resolve inquiries on various employer forms including but not limited to; registration, termination, TDI refund, notice of benefits charged, tax rate notice.
* To review employer registration forms, termination forms, and TDI refund applications for accuracy.
* To process contribution returns as well as employer wage records.
* To process payments and make amendments or adjustments.
* To document complaints and help resolve taxpayer problems within the section.
* To process field audit adjustments.
* To update interest figures on liabilities.
* To perform various duties related to tax operation using databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
* To coordinate with employer representatives (payroll companies) to ensure efficient tax processing by routinely exchanging information related to new accounts, limiting applied for accounts.
* To summarize data and interpret computer records and transactions to taxpayers and/or their representatives; to assist in the maintenance of appropriate agency files and data (paper or computerized).
* To perform basic scanning functions including indexing of documents.
* To assist in the orientation of staff.
* To do related work as required.
** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
**** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
** A working knowledge of the forms, processes and transactions related to the Employer Tax Section; a working knowledge of collection processes and payment methods; the ability to resolve routine taxpayer problems and inquiries; the ability to utilize computer software and databases in completing tax transactions and interpreting data; working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, usage of a personal computer (PC) and standard desktop office tools;

the ability to provide clear and accurate information to taxpayers, agencies, employers and other interested parties; the ability to interact with the public and…