Revenue Tax Specialist 1 or 2

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•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 Specialist to join our Taxpayer Compliance Division! This Revenue Tax Specialist is responsible for approving or denying tax refunds and for reviewing & researching and resolving high-level errors and compliance issues on tax returns.

Requirements

Six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods.
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.
Excellent interpretational, analytical, communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
Thorough knowledge of the tax laws, departmental policies and procedures, court cases, legal opinions, and Revenue information computer systems.

Nice To Haves

Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Responsibilities

Approving (denying) tax refunds.
Reviewing, researching, and resolving high-level errors and compliance issues on tax returns.
Determining if the taxpayer has provided adequate documentation to verify compliance issues.
Making appropriate adjustments to taxpayer accounts.
Corresponding daily with taxpayers, tax preparers, CPA's, and officers of corporations.
Auditing selected tax returns and payments by analyzing the taxpayers' account and supporting documentation.
Inspecting invoices, schedules, and certifications submitted by taxpayers to determine qualification for tax credits and exemptions.
Inspecting federal returns to ensure that the taxpayers state filing is in agreement with the federal filing.