Job Description


THE POSITION

Are you looking for a rewarding career in public service? The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is in search of a tax examiner who possesses technical tax knowledge and experience who will conduct research and examine individual tax returns to ensure conformance with state tax laws and regulations. If this sounds like a challenge you are interested in pursuing, we want to hear from you.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Tax Examiner 1, you will complete on-the-job training that will enable you to examine, process, and adjust individual tax returns, and review legal tax documents included with the individual tax return. You will also review internal and external resource materials to assist with the processing of returns received, prepare and send documentation to request additional information needed to process individual tax returns, examine and mathematically verify individual tax returns and schedules for accuracy, and verifying those amounts carry over to the correct line on tax returns. You will initiate transfer transactions of returns and payments to make corrections when errors are identified in the initial processing of individual returns, complete work items received from other bureaus, respond verbally and in writing to inquiries received from internal and external stakeholders that inquire about the status of returns or require an explanation of discrepancies or adjustments, and prepare and submit production reports for work completed that cannot be logged by the computer system.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5-hours per week

Work hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time after completion of in-house training. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Two years of general office work; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirement:
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. \xc2\xa77103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans\' Preference tab or contact us at .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there\'s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4369207
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $37144 - 55433 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Harrisburg, PA, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned