Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Looking for Tax Examiner 1 at Harrisburg, PA  Full Time

Are you interested in a career within the Department of Revenue? We are in search of a Tax Examiner with general office work experience. This position gives you the opportunity to process suspended tax returns submitted by taxpayers to ensure accounts are up to date. If you are enthusiastic and hard-working, looking for a challenging career, we want to hear from you!

As a Tax Examiner 1, you will participate in a 6-month formal, informal, and on-the-job training program to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to review and examine tax returns, schedules, and associated documents, and the interpretation and explanation of state tax laws, regulations, and procedures. You will become part of a team that ensures taxpayer returns are processed timely and accurately for sales and use accounts, PTA accounts, WET accounts, and VRT accounts. You will have the opportunity to work with the Employer Withholding Tax Return team to help clear suspensions when filing times are high.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, after successful completion of in-office training. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Note: You will be required to report in-office one day a month per commonwealth policy.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of general office work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.