Revenue Tax Officer 1 or 2 (CSD Walk-Ins)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state’s tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana. We’re looking for a Revenue Tax Officer to join our Customer Service Division! This position is responsible for handling billing inquiries and enforcement of collection for business and individual income taxes. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions. Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
• A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments.
• It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.
• LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties.
• Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.

Nice To Haves

• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist taxpayers, accountants, CPAs and attorneys to gather and analyze information, answer questions, resolve problems, and provide technical advice regarding notices for individual income and business taxes.
• Conduct detailed analysis of accounts for which returns have been processed.
• Receive and respond to email inquiries pertaining to tax due notices issued by the Department for individual income and business taxes.
• Provide assistance with LDR's website and submissions of electronic payments.

Benefits

• This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level: The Revenue Tax Officer 1 (AS-612) has a starting rate of: $17.79/hourly; $1423.20 biweekly. The Revenue Tax Officer 2 (AS-613) has a starting rate of: $19.04/hourly; $1523.20 biweekly.

What This Job Offers

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