Revenue Tax Officer 1-2

State of Louisiana • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is hiring a Revenue Tax Officer for its Business Tax Enforcement Division. The department administers the state’s tax laws, promotes compliance, provides customer service, and collects revenue to support essential services. This position may be filled at Revenue Tax Officer 1 or Revenue Tax Officer 2 level, with compensation determined by qualifications and experience. Selected applicants must undergo a tax and natural disaster clearance and a criminal history records check before starting.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualifications: three 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; or a bachelor's degree.
• For the six-year work-experience option, every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university substitutes for one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours and four years of experience.
• Selected applicants must complete a tax and natural disaster clearance and a criminal history records check before their first day of work.
• Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to make accurate judgments by assessing options, weighing risks, and using available information and logical reasoning.
• Ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.
• Ability to think critically, analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Research, collect, and resolve delinquent tax liabilities in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Monitor taxpayer actions to ensure compliance with court-ordered judgments.
• Conduct field visits to collect delinquent taxes, survey businesses for registration and compliance with state tax laws, and provide information on filing requirements.
• Collect taxes at special events such as trade shows, fairs, and festivals.
• Prepare collection reports upon request.

What This Job Offers

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