Oil and Gas Tax Technician 1/2/3 (PCN 043080)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Revenue, Tax Division, is hiring an Oil and Gas Tax Technician 1/2/3 to support the Oil and Gas Production Tax Audit group in Anchorage. This flexibly staffed position may be offered at the level matching the selected candidate’s demonstrated competencies. Employees hired at a lower level may advance after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency. Applicants must be Alaska residents.

The position supports administration of Alaska’s oil and gas production tax revenue by reviewing taxpayer filings, checking financial calculations and allocations, communicating with taxpayers, coordinating with outside agencies and other departments, and helping maintain and improve the Tax Division’s systems. The team is described as experienced and supportive, with an emphasis on training and continuous learning.

The office is in the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. The workspace has a secure floor, adjustable standing desks, and an open layout. Flexible work options may include alternative schedules that provide every other Friday off and hybrid office/telework opportunities. The position has a 37.5-hour work week.

Requirements

• Applicants must be Alaska residents.
• Demonstrated competency in attention to detail, clerical work, computer skills, oral communication, and written communication; typically gained through full-proficiency clerical, bookkeeping, or accounting experience (Tax Technician 1).
• Demonstrated competency in arithmetic and mathematical reasoning, computer skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and oral communication; typically gained through entry-level paraprofessional experience preparing, reviewing, or examining tax returns or examining license applications for compliance (Tax Technician 2).
• Demonstrated competency in decision making, problem solving, reasoning, teaching others, and technical competence; typically gained through progressively responsible paraprofessional experience reviewing or examining tax returns, assisting taxation or revenue auditors with compliance, or examining license applications (Tax Technician 3).
• Ability to pass required state and federal background checks and any criminal-history or security-clearance screenings mandated by law, regulation, or departmental policy.
• At interview, provide three professional references, including daytime phone numbers and email addresses; one reference must be a current or former supervisor.
• At interview, provide the last two performance evaluations, or supervisory letters of recommendation if evaluations are unavailable.
• Answer the application’s supplemental questions and provide the required proficiency ratings for listed competencies.
• Complete the application’s education section and attach transcripts if post-secondary education is used to meet minimum qualifications.
• Disclose all State of Alaska employment in the application.
• Document relevant work experience in the application, including employer, job title, employment dates, and full- or part-time status.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reviewing and analyzing reports, filings, or other documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ability to communicate knowledge clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with taxpayers and colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate, assist others, share knowledge, and actively learn core concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review taxpayer filings for timely submission, required information, accuracy, and compliance with Tax Division standards.
• Perform analytical checks, compare reported data with expected values or historical trends, and prepare reports identifying discrepancies or matters requiring follow-up.
• Verify the mathematical accuracy of payments, credits, refunds, and other financial transactions, including proper allocation in the tax system.
• Reconcile amounts and identify and correct errors.
• Communicate with taxpayers to explain filing issues, answer questions about requirements, request supporting documentation, and help resolve errors professionally and promptly.
• Coordinate with outside agencies and other departments to obtain data for comparison reports, filing verifications, and taxpayer filings.
• Test system updates and new features, recommend workflow, accuracy, or user-experience improvements, and conduct routine system validation.
• Support auditors and the administration of Alaska’s oil and gas production tax revenue.

Benefits

• Optional flexible work arrangements, including alternative schedules that may provide every other Friday off and hybrid office/telework opportunities.
• 37.5-hour work week.
• Health insurance and retirement plans.
• Generous leave.
• Regular pay increases.
• Union-negotiated cost-of-living adjustments and representation.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

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