Revenue Tax AuditorPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4379180) ApplyRevenue Tax AuditorSalary$59,462.00 - $86,514.00 AnnuallyLocation Erie County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-75879-03900DepartmentDepartment of RevenueDivisionRV Auds Erie Rgnl Sectn ET3Opening Date03/06/2024Closing Date3/25/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code03900Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitA4Pay GroupST07Bureau / Division Code00188623Bureau / DivisionBureau of Audits, Erie Regional Section ET3Worksite Address448 W 11th StreetWorksite AddressSuite ACityErie, PennsylvaniaZip Code16501Contact NameJachy MeyersContact [email protected]
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THE POSITIONWould you enjoy traveling to different work locations and interacting with various businesses and tax professionals? Are you a problem solver? If so, the Bureau of Audits has a place for you. The Erie Regional Office of the Bureau of Audits is seeking an individual with attention to detail who enjoys conducting audits that will be used to determine compliance of applicable tax laws and regulations. Put your experience, knowledge and skills to use. Join the Department of Revenue and experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying the professional career growth, healthy work/life balance, and numerous promotional opportunities that state government provides! Don’t just land a job, map out YOUR career path with the Bureau of Audits. DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Revenue Tax Auditor, you will conduct field audits of taxpayers to determine compliance with applicable Commonwealth of Pennsylvania laws and regulations. You will work alongside auditors in the office and at a taxpayer’s location, gathering preliminary information, contacting taxpayers to schedule audits, assisting in the pre-audit conference, examining and analyzing financial records to determine compliance, and assisting in the post-audit conference.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
This position will require travel throughout the Commonwealth and may also include travel out-of-state for periods of time up to two weeks.
Your audit experience with the bureau qualifies you to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and receive reimbursement for CPA review courses and exam fees.
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. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Erie.
Free on-site parking is available.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Successful completion of the Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee program (Commonwealth title); or
One year of professional accounting or auditing experience and a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing; or
Eligibility to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination.
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.
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 will 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 [email protected] .
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/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe 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 PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe 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 CultureWe 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 PerksSometimes, 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.01 Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee Program?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional accounting or auditing experience?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you have a conferred bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing?
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 a 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.
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Are you eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination? If yes, please attach a copy of your Authorization to Test (ATT).
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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) .
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Writes 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 PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing technical, narrative, or analytical documents that convey findings. I was responsible for the final written report that made recommendations to ensure adherence to standards, laws, regulations, requirements, goals, objectives, or priorities.
B. I have experience writing technical, narrative, or analytical documents that convey findings. Someone else was responsible for the final written report that made recommendations to ensure adherence to standards, laws, regulations, requirements, goals, objectives, or priorities.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to in business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The types of documents you wrote.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
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WORK BEHAVOR 2 – ANALYTICS
Analyzes data to arrive at conclusions related to financial performance, internal controls, and identifying risk or trends. Utilizes computer applications to enter, access, or retrieve financial information.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience entering, accessing, or retrieving data from computer applications to assess and draw conclusions regarding financial performance, internal controls, risk, or trends.
B. I have experience entering, accessing, or retrieving data from computer applications to perform reviews of accounting and/or tax procedures; however, someone else was responsible for assessing and drawing conclusions regarding financial performance, internal controls, risk, or trends.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to strategic management, financial and/or data analysis, information systems, or accounting systems.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience entering, accessing, or retrieving data from computer applications to perform reviews of accounting and/or tax procedures.
Your experience assessing and drawing conclusions regarding financial performance, internal controls, risk, or trends.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – AUDITS
Conducts meetings to explain scope of audits, establish proper audit protocol, explain findings of audits, and make recommendations to change accounting procedures. Performs onsite examination and analysis of pertinent financial books and records to determine correct accounting standards and/or tax compliance.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing onsite examinations and analysis of pertinent financial books and records to determine compliance with accounting standards and/or tax laws. I was responsible for developing and finalizing conclusions based on the findings associated with the examinations and analysis.
B. I have experience performing onsite examinations and analysis of pertinent financial books and records to determine compliance with accounting standards and/or tax laws. Someone else was responsible for developing and finalizing conclusions based on the findings associated with my examinations and analysis.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing, forensic accounting, individual taxation, or corporate taxation.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience performing examinations and analysis of books and records to determine compliance with accounting standards and/or tax laws.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility, including whether you developed conclusions.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – COMMUNICATION/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Communicates with stakeholders and/or their representatives, as well as other interested parties, to explain tax laws, regulations, or policies, and accounting and/or auditing standards, procedures, and findings. Utilizes customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience communicating with individuals to explain tax laws, regulations, or policies, and accounting and/or auditing standards, procedures, or findings. I was responsible for diffusing adversarial situations.
B. I have experience communicating with individuals to explain tax laws, regulations, or policies, and accounting and/or auditing standards, procedures, or findings. When dealing with adversarial situations, I escalated these concerns to another person.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework that included public speaking or customer service.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience interacting with individuals to explain auditing/accounting-related information.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – RESEARCH
Researches pertinent background information related to assigned audits or tax preparation matters. Identifies potential accounting weaknesses, deficiencies, or areas of noncompliance. Analyzes written documentation such as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, accounting and auditing standards, laws, regulations, revenue bulletins, and court cases. Reviews past transactions that have been captured in accounting records and researches methods to enforce compliance.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience researching accounting principles, auditing standards, or tax regulations and laws. I was responsible for utilizing this research to implement, change, or confirm proper accounting treatment.
B. I have experience researching accounting principles, auditing standards, or tax regulations and laws. Someone else was responsible for utilizing my research to implement, change, or confirm proper accounting treatment.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business law, public administration, research techniques, or scientific research methodology.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience researching accounting principles, auditing standards, or tax regulations and laws.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
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