REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST I
Job description
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is seeking to hire highly motivated individuals to perform the duties of a Revenue Tax Specialist (RTS) I in the Audit Program Area. The primary objective of the Audit Area is to improve voluntary compliance through education and communication with taxpayers. The work of the RTS I position within Audit is to help support those efforts and, among other things, specifically includes performing technical analysis of all tax return types, researching discrepancies, computing interest, communicating with taxpayers, participating in special projects, and maintaining detailed records. The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail-oriented person with strong mathematical and communication skills; have a working knowledge of current Illinois and federal tax rules and regulations; and the ability to work independently.
The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, twelve holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) administers Illinois tax laws and collects taxes in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner to provide accurate, timely, and reliable funding and information to state and local constituents. By using best practices, IDOR strives to continuously innovate and increase accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in all areas of operations and tax administration, thereby earning respect, delivering value, and being a trusted source of information.
IDOR is a professional-minded governmental entity that values its employees and invests in their success through training and engagement. IDOR values diversity, both culturally and professionally, and believes it can foster a more productive work environment best suited for serving the citizens and taxpayers of Illinois.
** Please Note: The anticipated start date for this position is 9/1/2023.**
Agency : Department of Revenue
Closing Date/Time: 05/18/2023 11:59pm
Salary: $3,856 - $5,404/monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 25
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 26544
Job Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, at a developmental level, responds to inquiries from taxpayers and Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) employees regarding status of cases and other accounts, assessments, statutes of limitation, statutory notices, application of laws, rules, regulations, letter rulings, legal opinions, policies and procedures, claims, refund inquiries, interest computations, penalties, etc., in resolving audits, limited scope assignments, compliance projects, hearing cases, etc.
- Speaks to taxpayer groups regarding tax laws.
- Examines and analyzes IRS and other state audit reports to determine effects on Illinois returns.
- Provides advice and assistance to taxpayers and IDOR personnel on technical and/or procedural problems in reviewing Revenue Agent Reports, Federal/State Exchange accounts, audit files, Board of Appeals petitions, claims for credit, various tax returns etc.
- Reviews completed accounts and conducts in-depth analysis of cases identifying methods used and any special or unique issues in audit.
- Determines proper method to implement audit results, legal settlements, hearing decisions, etc., into the computer system.
- Participates in special assignments of a technical or specialized tax nature.
- Assists in training other employees in processing procedures, research methods and techniques, operation and use of personal computer hardware and software applications relevant to various tax programs.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor's degree
- Requires completion of the Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee Program.
-OR- Requires nine years’ Department of Revenue experience, including completion of the Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee Program.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and fingerprint-based background check.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry tubs of work weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.
** Please Note: The anticipated start date for this position is 9/1/2023.**
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Work Location: IL Department of Revenue
Audit/Audit Discovery & Recovery/Lifestyle/Nexus/Discovery (LND)/Federal/State Exchange
101 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5145
Agency Contact:
Jacki Summers
Illinois Department of Revenue - Human Resources
Willard Ice Building, 101 W Jefferson St, WIB Mail Code 5-110, Springfield, IL 62702
PHONE- 217-782-7064
Job Family: Legal, Audit & Compliance
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
We recommend a copy of your resume be included with the application.
Current State Employees seeking to transfer per the language of the appropriate union contract may submit a Transfer Request to the Agency Contact listed above or via email – REV.Revenue.Jobs@illinois.gov.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Tracking # 34772-34796
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