Compliance Tax Specialist

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Revenue Tax Specialist reviews amended returns, processes refunds, resolves delinquencies, and supports voluntary disclosure cases to ensure accurate tax compliance for remote sellers. The role is part of the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers, which administers and collects sales and use tax for remote sellers and promotes uniformity and simplicity in compliance while adhering to the Code of Government Ethics.

This position operates in the specialized and growing area of remote seller tax administration, with an impact in a modern, multi-jurisdictional compliance environment. The office is located at 7722 Office Park Blvd, Baton Rouge. The appointment is probational for up to 24 months. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• 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 qualifying financial-setting experience; a bachelor's degree plus one year of qualifying financial-setting experience; an advanced degree or Juris Doctorate; or a CPA license or current Louisiana license to practice law.
• For the six-year work-experience pathway, every 30 semester hours earned at an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours and four years of substitution.
• Analytical review skills, knowledge of state and local tax laws, accuracy in calculating penalties and interest, strong communication with taxpayers, and ability to manage compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit amended returns and supporting documentation, and recommend approval or denial in accordance with applicable laws and Commission-adopted guidance.
• Conduct system testing related to returns, payments, refunds, credits, and debits.
• Communicate and correspond with taxpayers regarding delinquencies and assessments.
• Calculate penalties and interest and make appropriate adjustments to taxpayers’ accounts.
• Review and audit voluntary disclosure return data and supporting documentation.
• Issue bills to collect taxes and interest owed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed