Revenue Examiner 2

The mission of the State of Connecticut,  Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace. We strive to be leaner, flatter, smarter and more focused on taxpayer services than ever before. We strive every day to be efficient, effective, honest, transparent and fair. We try to be sure the voice of taxpayers is heard and that we understand the impact of our actions on their lives and businesses. 

DRS is seeking to promote/reclassify four (4) DRS employees to Revenue Examiner 2 positions. The positions will work in the Excise, BETA, Income Tax Audit or Pass Through Units within the Audit & Compliance Division.

These internal promotional opportunities are available to current, permanent employees only, who meet all of the Minimum Qualifications outlined below, and is contingent on final approval by DAS and OPM. Work experiences within current and past positions within the agency may be considered in the qualification process.

These positions are located at 450 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford, CT.

The positions are first shift, 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri..

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact the hiring agency’s Human Resources office: benjamin.alejandro@po.state.ct.us, (860) 297-5700.   

 

This position is competitive.

Please be advised this is a promotional opportunity for employees in the recruiting agency.  The selected employee will be promoted by reclassification in his or her position.  This is NOT A VACANCY and, therefore, merit system and reemployment rules do not apply.

In the Departments of Labor and Revenue Services (Audit Division), this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in conducting office and field examinations of financial records and accounts of businesses and of individual taxpayers to insure accuracy of tax liability.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Independently identifies delinquent taxpayers.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES: Independently acts as a specialist in a particular State tax and provides technical assistance to taxpayers.

Prepares for taxpayer examinations by reviewing tax returns, prior audit reports and other available data; meets with taxpayer to discuss audit procedures, answers questions and obtains necessary information and records; examines and verifies business and financial records; verifies that exemptions and deductions taken by taxpayers are valid and proper; employs test procedures applicable to enterprise under audit; prepares papers supporting all adjustments to tax returns; computes assessments; reviews and discusses audit findings with taxpayer and/or representatives to illustrate how tax laws and rulings apply to taxpayer's specific operations and support audit results; prepares statistical and narrative reports explaining and supporting audit results; answers taxpayer inquiries such as how to fill out a tax return and what records must be maintained; may participate in hearings of disputed cases; may assign, control and/or review work of field and office examiners; performs related work as required.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Independently conducts complex taxpayer examinations to insure accurate contributions to Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES

AUDIT DIVISION: Independently conducts complex taxpayer examinations for income, corporation, sales, use and excise or public services taxes; identifies taxpayers for audit purposes.

TAXPAYER SERVICES DIVISION: Independently provides a full range of taxpayer assistance involving all state taxes; reviews and analyzes taxpayer records and financial papers to assist taxpayers in preparation of tax returns; assists taxpayers in resolution of disputed bills or collection notices; obtains information from taxpayers and determines how tax laws and rulings apply to taxpayer's operations; as a specialist in particular state taxes, researches and provides written responses to complex technical questions concerning state taxes; creates and revises tax publications, tax forms and training materials; trains lower level permanent and temporary staff and may review work of lower level staff; represents division on tax policy subcommittees; when assigned to field office responsible for operations of taxpayer assistance function and oversees work of lower level permanent and temporary employees; when assigned to central office assists higher level staff in coordinating, planning and overseeing division educational and informational projects; speaks about state taxes before practitioners and taxpayers; performs related work as required.

Considerable knowledge of professional auditing methods, procedures and practices; considerable knowledge of accounting procedures, practices and systems of complex business corporations, partnerships and proprietorships; knowledge of tax accounting methods and practices; knowledge of appropriate tax statutes; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to analyze complex accounts, tax reports and financial statements and records; considerable ability to understand and apply complex tax statutes; considerable ability to deal effectively with taxpayers, corporate officers, tax accountants, tax attorneys and coworkers; ability to utilize computer software.

Seven (7) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the junior working level involving the interpretation and application of tax law and fiscal principles.

Notes:
1. The junior working level in accounting or auditing is interpreted as work performed independently as a professional Accountant, Auditor or Accounts Examiner with responsibility for the exercise of independent analysis and judgment in application of professional accounting principles and practices.
2. For State Employees, this is at the level of Revenue Examiner 1, Accounts Examiner, Accountant.
3. Accounting Careers Trainee (target class Revenue Examiner 1 or closely related class) is a professional training level class and below the professional working level.

1. College training in accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General and Special Experience.
3. Examination requirements met in any of the following may be substituted for one (1) year of the General and Special Experience: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certificate in Management Accounting.

• Ability to coordinate and facilitate meetings.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to interpret and apply complex tax statutes.

• Ability to work cooperatively with other members of a team or group.

• Experience multi-tasking and focusing on several projects with deliverables and timelines.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.