IN-DOR-Revenue Specialist

Job Description

The essential functions of this role are as
follows:

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Provide technical and procedural
assistance to taxpayers, taxpayer representatives, other divisions within the
agency, and other state agencies.

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Conduct extensive research to
resolve complex issues related to payments and/or returns for taxpayers,
including research in DORs software and database applications or unpaid/unfiled
tax liabilities.

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Create billings/liabilities in
DORs software and database applications according to court orders. abates
penalties and interest accordingly.

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Collect evidence in Investigations
cases, including preparation of documents to establish continuity of custody
for items of evidence to ensure that judicial requirements are met.

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Complete disclosure requests for
confidential taxpayer information by performing a thorough review of the
request and analyzing the Department’s records

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Research taxpayer entities that
have not filed returns but have a legal obligation to file.

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Develop cases to determine the
accuracy and validity of submitted financial statements, tax returns, and other
applicable documentation.

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Perform and complete audit tests
on financial documents and analyze results.

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Maintain and track all assessments
and collections efforts to provide up-to-date data on ongoing and completed
projects.

·
Perform routine systematic and
documented reviews of available data to identify inconsistencies and abnormal
trends to address potential discrepancies.

These additional duties may be performed
depending on the job assignment:

·
Audit Desk: Perform investigations and/or audits to determine and maintain
compliance, enhance collections, and increase enforcement efforts.
Investigate and/or audit cases involving non-filers or under-reporting of
taxes, special refunds, etc. Design and perform necessary audit
procedures, analyze, and interpret audit test results.

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Investigations & Internal
Affairs: Serve as the primary case agent for assigned
cases, with responsibility for all elements of the investigation from initial
report up to administrative action.

What You’ll Need for
Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: 

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Eight (8) years of experience in
accounting, tax collection, finance, or customer service.

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Extensive knowledge of state and
federal tax laws, rules and regulations applying to each of the several types
of taxes.

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Specialized knowledge of the
computer systems and tracking systems, especially DOR software and database
application.

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Extensive knowledge of accounting
and auditing techniques used by businesses and industries.

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Ability to apply and understand
ethics and confidentiality laws.

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Ability to discuss and settle
technical tax matters in a tactful and responsive manner with taxpayers and tax
practitioners using customer service skills for problem resolution.

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Ability to understand various
taxpayer accounting and auditing systems.

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Ability to research tax laws and
apply precedents to the matter under investigation.

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Ability to comprehend, analyze,
interpret, and correlate very technical material.

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Ability to testify clearly and
succinctly in court trials and hearings.