What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Examiner V position at Tax Administration?
Agency Overview:
The Department of Revenue's core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management. Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused and transparent.
Tax:
The Tax Administration Division is responsible for fostering voluntary compliance and narrowing the tax gap by identifying, educating, and auditing noncompliant taxpayers. The Tax Administration Division audits the tax returns of businesses and individuals filed, including sales/use, meals, rooms occupancy and special fuels, are subject to examination by the Tax Administration Division staff.
Job Description:
Tax Examiner V’s are required to perform all or some of the following duties and responsibilities based on job assignment.
- Supervises and coordinates the activities of employees
- Reviews all completed cases submitted by employees
- Employs DOR data banks
- Reviews the performance of employees
- Determines the need for disciplinary action when appropriate
- Reports to management on all activities
- Provides on-the-job training, orientation and ongoing training to employees
- Conducts office conferences
- Performs related work as required.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least:
- Five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting, auditing, or tax examining work, of which
- At least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity, or
- Any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
- A bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience. *
- A Graduate degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or business management may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required experience. *
- Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License may be required.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
