Business Tax Advisor (Administrative Officer 5)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Tax Advisor works in the Department of Revenue’s Bureau of Business Taxpayer Accounting, providing expert guidance on business tax programs through analysis of laws, interpretation of policy, and support for agency leadership. The position helps ensure accurate, consistent, and well-informed tax administration across the Commonwealth and contributes to public understanding of tax administration.

The role reviews legislation and prepares technical guidance, researches tax laws and related legal and federal developments, communicates program information at meetings and events, responds to complex questions from legislators, tax practitioners, and other agencies, guides staff on consistent interpretation of business tax rules, and documents and shares technical information.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework of up to three days per week may be available, subject to change. Employees who cannot telework may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and an approved location within Pennsylvania. The role has access to Federal Tax Information and requires passing an enhanced background check before employment begins.

Requirements

• One year as an Administrative Officer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or eight years of progressively responsible and varied management or staff work, including personnel management, fiscal management, budgeting, or procurement, plus training gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must be an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) within the last five years.
• At least three years of experience preparing business tax returns as a tax practitioner, including returns for Sales and Use Tax, Corporation Net Income Tax, and/or Employer Withholding Tax, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Pennsylvania’s Tax Reform Code.
• At least two years of experience providing strategic oversight of multifaceted tax functions, including compliance, policy implementation, and operational workflows.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Must pass the enhanced background check required by IRS Publication 1075, including applicable criminal history checks and citizenship/residency verification.

Responsibilities

• Review legislation, identify issues, and prepare technical guidance for agency leaders.
• Research tax laws, court decisions, and federal actions to assess their impact on department operations.
• Share program information at meetings and events to support clear and accurate communication.
• Respond to complex questions from legislators, tax practitioners, and other agencies.
• Provide direction to staff to ensure consistent interpretation of business tax rules.
• Document and share technical information to strengthen organizational expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager