Tax Program Assistant Administrator

The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guided by our Mission Statement, we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, and responsiveness in each interaction. Taxation is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce. We invest in the development of each employee through comprehensive training, a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), tuition reimbursement, health and wellness programs, work-life balance initiatives, and opportunities for career advancement.

Taxation is looking for a professional, driven, and promotable candidate who is service minded to join our team—if this sounds like you, continue reading below

The Personal and School District Income Tax Division is looking to fill one (1) Tax Program Assistant Administrator position.

What You'll do as a Tax Program Assistant Administrator:

• Lead a team of supervisors and their tax examiners as they execute the daily operations of the Income & School District Income Tax team;
• Assist in the development and execution of Income & School District Income Tax team’s policies, procedures, programs, and long-term strategic goals;
• Review trends in taxation and relevant data to recommend improved operational initiatives and projects;
• Collaborate with other areas of Taxation and other state agencies to advance the mission, vision, and core values of the agency;
• Conduct tax technical training for internal and external personnel;
• Provide exceptional customer service to your internal and external stakeholders.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: 614-466-5122 or by email to: Accessibility@tax.ohio.gov.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Undergraduate core program in accounting, business, public administration or related field which included 3 courses in accounting; 42 mos. exp. in accounting, auditing &/or taxation; 24 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques; 12 mos. exp. in customer service.

• Or graduate core program in accounting, business, public administration or related field which included 3 courses in accounting; 30 mos. exp. in accounting, auditing, &/or taxation; 24 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques; 12 mos. exp. in customer service.
• OR 18 mos. exp. as a Tax Examiner Manager, 66814.

• OR 30 mos. exp. as a Tax Examiner Specialist, 66813.

• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

For positions performing audits per the approved position description on file, qualifications are established in accordance with O.R.C. 5703.17.

Must provide own transportation unless state vehicle is provided.

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills: Teamwork, Leading Others, Adaptability

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.