Revenue Auditor I - Frankfort, United States - Commonwealth of Kentucky
Description
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKFinance & Administration Cabinet | Department of RevenueLocation501 High StreetFrankfort, KY 40601 USADescriptionAre you interested in being part of a team that is dedicated in serving the people and business owners acrossthe Commonwealth in helping educate and bring them into compliance with Kentucky state tax laws? If so, thisis your opportunity to work for the Kentucky Department of Revenue.
The Office of Income Taxation, in the Division of Corporation Tax has an opening for a Revenue Auditor Iposition in the Governmental Programs Section.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide clearcommunication skills with taxpayers and their representative(s) over the phone and in person to resolve taxmatters.
As Revenue Auditor for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, you will receive the direction and the training needed tosuccessfully audit tax returns to determine the accuracy of the return filed, payments made, and the extent ofliabilities due (if any).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Preparing records and reports detailing the adjustments made to tax returnsEducating and advising taxpayers personally and over the telephone, of their tax liabilities/responsibilities, filing deadlines, payments obligations as outlined by state tax laws, anddepartment policies and proceduresResearching tax laws, regulations, and policiesUsing departmental resources and applications to provide an accurate and in-depth audit of tax returnsRecording notes proficiently and accurately into appropriate agency computer systems after auditing returns or during telephone conversationsTimely and accurately responding to taxpayer protests of additional tax liabilities or refund denialsMoving between computer screens to find information quickly to answer taxpayers questionsEnsuring the safety and confidentiality of taxpayer information, data, and recordsThe successful candidate should possess clear communication skills to work with taxpayers in person or over thetelephone and in writing, sometimes in confrontational situations
Additional / Supplemental information:
Required to successfully complete a background investigation including an FBI criminal history record check(fingerprint check).Required to comply with all tax lawsWe offer opportunities for Flexible work schedules.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree which must include twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in pure accounting courses
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONESubstitute EDUCATION for
EXPERIENCE:
NONESubstitute EXPERIENCE for
EDUCATION:
Certification as Certified Public Accountant or as a Certified Internal Auditor will substitute for the required education; OR Experience with a financial institution, corporation, college, university, state, local, or federal government in financial analysis, economic analysis, Kentucky tax administration, financial planning, cost analysis, credit analysis or loan analysis, accounting, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Two years of professional level tax experience in the audit, review or preparation of excise, corporation, or individual income tax withholding, or property and/or sales tax within a state government Revenue Department or the Internal Revenue Service will substitute for the twenty accounting hours.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONEWorking ConditionsIncumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Travel may be required.
Probationary PeriodThis job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jonathan Bennett at or #J-18808-Ljbffr