Tax Examiner Manager

Creating a seamless and user-centric experience for all Ohio Taxpayers

 

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.

The Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking to fill one (1) Tax Examiner Manager position in the Personal Income & School District Tax Division. 

What You’ll do as a Tax Examiner Manager:

• Supervise Tax Examiners (i.e., Tax Examiner Associates, Tax Examiners, &/or Tax Examiner Specialists) &/or other employees.
• Manage lower level staff in preparation & maintenance of tax records & ensures staff follow guidelines in records management.
• Manage preparation & maintenance of aspect quality management programs.
• Prepare & review operational reports & schedules to ensure accuracy & efficiency.
• Conduct &/or assist in conducting training for internal &/or external personnel; deliver speeches &/or participate in workshops, seminars &/or conferences.
• Organize and lead weekly team meetings, including agenda preparation, to share updates, promote best practices, and address employee concerns.

• Generate weekly performance reports and deliver timely updates to senior management regarding team metrics and operational outcomes.

   

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: 614-387-1782 or by email to: [email protected]. 

A full Position Description will be provided during the interview process.

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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.

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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; 12 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; 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles & techniques; 12 mos. exp. in customer service.

 

-Or 18 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: Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Leading Others, Teamwork

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The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Section 2961 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibits individuals convicted of a felony including but not limited to fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency. Additionally, section 5703.081 of the Ohio Revised Code requires the Ohio Department of Taxation employees to promptly file and pay tax returns.

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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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Taxation
Agency Contact Name and Information: Katie Schuler - [email protected] For all other inquiries please contact the HR Mainline at 614-466-3020 or email the staffing team at [email protected]
Unposting Date: Sep 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Northland 2nd Floor, 4485 Northland Ridge Boulevard, Columbus, 43229
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: $40.40-$57.67
Schedule: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Leading Others, Teamwork