Tax Examiner 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Tax Examiner 1 with the Department of Revenue, you will build valuable knowledge that prepares you for a long and rewarding career. This role gives you hands-on experience working with tax documents that support programs across the Commonwealth. Training and mentorship are built into the job so you can steadily grow your confidence and technical skills. The Department of Revenue welcomes motivated learners who want to make a positive impact. This role helps you develop the skills needed to review tax documents and support accurate processing across the Commonwealth. You will learn how to examine information, correct errors, and work with various tax systems.

Requirements

• Two years of general office work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment due to access to Federal Tax Information (FTI). This includes a fingerprint-based federal records check, a PA State Police clearance, a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years, and a citizenship/residency verification.

Responsibilities

• Review suspended employer and sales tax returns and make corrections
• Verify business and account details using image documents and other reference sources
• Research missing or unclear information and contact taxpayers or businesses to update records
• Process suspended returns, prepare quarterly returns, and issue assessments when needed
• Transfer returns to correct accounts and refer new or updated accounts to the Registration Division
• Use PATH, myPATH, Telefile, Bridges, Right Now Email, and Genesys systems effectively

Benefits

• Training and mentorship
• Opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to three days a week after successful completion of required in-office training.
• Equal employment opportunity
• Commitment to a diverse workforce
• Inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
• Non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

What This Job Offers

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