Tax Examiner 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Dauphin County, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Bureau of Individual Taxes as a Tax Examiner 1 and help support the Commonwealth by ensuring accurate and timely tax processing. This position gives you the opportunity to develop valuable skills while working with experienced team members. Each day brings new challenges that strengthen your problem-solving abilities. Apply now to build a stable and rewarding career that serves Pennsylvania taxpayers. This role focuses on learning how to examine and process individual tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

Two years of general office work
An equivalent combination of experience and training
Must be able to perform essential job functions
Pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment
Submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including 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.

Nice To Haves

Opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week upon successful completion of the required in-office training period of 6 months.
Securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania (for telework).

Responsibilities

Review individual tax returns and verify mathematical accuracy
Apply tax payments and credits to the correct accounts
Evaluate legal tax documents and correspondence related to tax notices
Search for misapplied payments in the tax system and correct account allocations
Provide clear information to internal and external callers regarding tax matters
Prepare production reports and complete work items from other bureaus