Local Government Services Specialist I (REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST I)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. Would you like to work for a professional organization which provides steady hours and an exceptional benefits package? How about a workplace with career and personal growth opportunities? Then consider working for the Illinois Department of Revenue. We are hiring multiple Local Government Services Specialists Is (Revenue Tax Specialist I) for our Local Tax Allocation Division located in Springfield, IL. The successful candidates will be responsible for processing correspondence, reviewing annexations, verifying tax locations, and analyzing remittance reports to verify the accuracy of records prior to the Division allocating funds to local governments. Attention to detail is highly desirable. If you have completed the Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee program and either four years of college or have the equivalent experience, are self-motivated, detail oriented, and enjoy receiving the appreciation of others for the service you provide, then we want you! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply now before time runs out! The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, thirteen holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).

Requirements

Requires successful completion of the Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee program, which entails 12 months of agency training, and either: knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college; OR four years of work experience providing tax related support functions within a program area at the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Requires the ability to successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check and tax clearance.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, table, etc.

Nice To Haves

Attention to detail is highly desirable.
If you have completed the Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee program and either four years of college or have the equivalent experience, are self-motivated, detail oriented, and enjoy receiving the appreciation of others for the service you provide, then we want you!

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, reviews and analyzes allocation issues and problems regarding disbursement of local tax.
Reviews local government ordinances for comparison with IDOR records to verify compliance with statutes.
Confers in person, by telephone and written correspondence with local government officials, taxpayers, accountants, attorneys and others to resolve taxable location conflicts or to confirm data in connection with taxable location research, various tax disbursements, statutory taxable location investigations and/or the result of taxable location investigations.
Compiles and prepares a variety of technical tax and financial related reports as directed by the supervisor.
Attends and participates in workshops for local officials and IDOR personnel designed to provide interpretation of rules and regulations regarding the disbursement of taxes.
Works closely with higher level staff on procedures and test teams.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.