Tax Examiner 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Revenue is seeking a Tax Examiner 1 to support tax-processing work for the Commonwealth. The position reviews and processes individual tax returns and supporting documents to ensure they comply with state tax laws and guidelines. The role offers experience working with financial documents and state tax procedures while contributing to public service.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. After successfully completing a six-month in-office training period, the employee may have the opportunity to telework part-time, up to three days per week. Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and an approved location within Pennsylvania. Employees who cannot telework may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Telework availability may change.

New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees selected for the position begin at an annual salary of $41,506 before taxes. The position has access to Federal Tax Information and requires passing an enhanced background check under IRS Publication 1075 before employment begins. The check includes criminal history reports, a fingerprint-based federal records check, Pennsylvania State Police clearance, checks of local law enforcement agencies where the candidate has lived, worked, or attended school during the past five years, and citizenship/residency verification.

Requirements

• Two years of general office work, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Pass an enhanced background check required under IRS Publication 1075, including the required criminal history reports, fingerprint-based federal records check, Pennsylvania State Police clearance, local law enforcement checks for places lived, worked, or attended school during the preceding five years, and citizenship/residency verification.
• Provide relevant, detailed experience and education information on the application; resumes, cover letters, and similar documents are not considered for eligibility.
• Applicants claiming education in supplemental application answers must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Examine and adjust individual tax returns and schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Review legal tax documents and reference materials to support processing decisions.
• Prepare and send requests for additional information needed to complete tax return reviews.
• Initiate transfer transactions to correct errors found during the review process.
• Respond to verbal and written questions about tax return status or discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit reports for completed work that is not automatically logged in the system.

What This Job Offers

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