Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Revenue Tax Specialist 2
Job details
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $40,140 - $78,792/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Mission StatementThe Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers was created by Act 274 of the 2017 Regular Legislative Session. The Commission is charged with the administration and collection of sales and use tax with respect to remote sellers. We promote uniformity and simplicity in compliance, and we adhere to the Code of Government Ethics while providing leadership and professionalism in our duties to those we represent and serve.
Overview
The Tax Specialist 2 processes returns and payments, manages remote seller accounts, and assists taxpayers with filing and compliance.
Key Competencies:
Attention to detail, analytical skills, knowledge of tax laws, strong communication, and accuracy in processing taxpayer information.
What Makes It Unique
This role supports a specialized statewide commission and plays a key part in the growing area of remote seller tax administration.
Position Duties
Six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods plus one of the following:
Four years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
An advanced degree or Juris Doctorate; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a current Louisiana license to practice law.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Four years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
An advanced degree or Juris Doctorate; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a current Louisiana license to practice law.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
The Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers was created and established for the administration and collection of the sales and use tax imposed by the state and political subdivisions with respect to remote sales.
- Ensure payments are properly applied to taxpayer accounts.
- Reconcile bank statements with payments received in the portal
- Authorize or recommend issuance of any refund or credit due.
- Review penalty waiver requests and makes a determination or recommendation in accordance with Commission-adopted guidance
- Responsible for assisting taxpayers with applications, filing of returns, payment of taxes, and any general questions.
- Educate taxpayer regarding compliance with state statutes and local tax ordinances.
Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Office located at 7722 Office Park Blvd, Baton RougeHow To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Renee Ellender Roberie
Louisiana Remote Sellers Commission
225.342.2156
Benefits
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Supplemental Questions
01
MQ -- REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST
This position requires a minimum of six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods, plus one of the options below. Please select the option that you qualify for. If you do not have a minimum of six semester hours of the above listed coursework, please select "None of the above."
- Six years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting.
- Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting.
- A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting.
- An advanced degree or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting.
- Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a current Louisiana license to practice law plus one year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting.
- None of the above.
02
If indicated in your answer to the previous question that you have six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods, please enter each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited institution below. If not, please enter N/A.
Example: Acct 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU
03
Do you have professional experience in accounting, financial operations, bookkeeping, payroll, banking, or fiscal administration?
- Yes
- No
04
If you answered “Yes” to the question above, please describe your professional accounting or fiscal experience, including your role, responsibilities, and the types of financial tasks you performed. If you answered “No”, enter “N/A”
05
Describe a time when you ensured accurate processing or reconciliation of data. Provide a response that outlines the situation, the measurable steps you took, and the outcome.
06
Provide an example of when you educated or assisted customers or clients in understanding a complex process or requirement. Include what you aimed to achieve, how you measured success, and the results.
07
Describe a goal you set and achieved. Explain the specific actions you took.
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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