Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee in Pennsylvania, USA, Pennsylvania, United States

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee in Pennsylvania

Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee

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Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee

Salary

$54,455.00 - $75,795.00 Annually

Location

Blair County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-86266-03890

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

RV Auds Altoona Rgnl Sectn AT4

Opening Date

06/13/2024

Closing Date

6/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03890

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00188510

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Audits, Altoona Regional Office

Worksite Address

615 Howard Avenue

Worksite Address

Suite 103

City

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16601

Contact Name

Jachy Meyers

Contact Email

jacmeyers@pa.gov

Description
Benefits
Questions

THE POSITION

Do you have a keen eye for detail and would enjoy assisting in conducting taxpayer audits at various locations? Join our dedicated professionals at the Department of Revenue, Bureau of Audits as a Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee. You will be trained to conduct field audits of taxpayers to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Don't miss this opportunity for the start of a successful career in public service. Current college students within 6 months of obtaining their bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee, you will participate in conducting selected audits for the purpose of receiving on the job training in sales and use tax, liquid fuels tax and corporate tax audit programs. You will learn to prepare for on-site examinations, identify records required, establish proper audit protocol, and assist in conducting of audits at the taxpayer location. This position assists in the preparation of schedules, work papers, and audit forms, and writes narratives to document audit finding. Work includes attending formal/informal training sessions to learn tax laws, regulations and departmental policies and procedures. Responsibilities will include completing and filing various administrative reports in accordance with Commonwealth, Departmental and Bureau policies.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00075441)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment.
Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Altoona.
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:

A bachelor’s degree that includes 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing;or
An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 6 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:
This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

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).
This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s) . Unofficial transcripts are acceptable . You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process . You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions . All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application .
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. §7103) 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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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, eight 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.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree or higher, or are you within six months of completing a bachelor's degree or higher?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

Yes
No

02

If you do not possess a conferred bachelor's degree, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.

03

Have you successfully completed 15 or more semester credits of college coursework in accounting, tax, or auditing?

Yes
No

04

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

Yes

05

Do you meet the minimum experience and training requirements for Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee and do you possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?
Yes
No

06

If you answered yes to the question above, please provide your CPA license number. If you answered no to the question above, type N/A in the text box below.

07

Do you meet the minimum experience and training requirements for Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee and have you passed all four parts of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam but have not yet received full CPA licensure? If you answered yes, you must provide a copy of all four score results indicating that you have passed with a score of 75 or higher. You must attach your score results prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add score results to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No

08

Do you meet the minimum experience and training requirements for Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee and have you completed a total of 150 semester credits of post-secondary education, including at least a total of 24 semester credits of accounting, auditing, business law, finance, or tax subjects and an additional 12 semester credits in accounting and auditing-related subjects (including accounting and/or management information systems) or tax subjects?

Yes
No

09

Do you meet the minimum experience and training requirements for the Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee and have you completed an accounting internship within the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Bureau of Audits?
Yes
No

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If you answered yes to the question above, please provide the dates you completed your internship with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Bureau of Audits. If you answered no to the question above, type N/A in the text box below.

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Do you meet the minimum experience and training requirements for Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee and have you completed an accounting internship?
Yes
No

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If you answered yes to the question above, please provide the name of the employer where you completed your internship. If you answered no to the question above, type N/A in the text box below.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Prepares written, technical, or narrative documents specific to accounting, auditing, or taxes. Authors narrative and analytical reports that convey the findings of audits and recommends changes or improvements to ensure adherence to accounting standards, laws, regulations, requirements, goals, objectives, and priorities. Prepares correspondence to request or deliver information pertinent to audits being conducted.

Levels of Performance