Tax Examiner 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) has an exciting opportunity available for a detail-oriented individual as a Tax Examiner 1. This role offers an opportunity to acquire technical tax knowledge and gain experience while contributing to a mission that supports public programs. You will grow in a supportive environment designed to help you succeed and advance. Apply today and help support fair and accurate tax processes across the Commonwealth. This role focuses on learning how to examine and process individual tax returns to ensure they follow state laws. The position supports accurate and fair tax administration across the Commonwealth.

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 due to access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and IRS Publication 1075 requirements.
• Submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including fingerprint-based federal records check, PA State Police clearance, check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived/worked/attended school in the last five years, and citizenship/residency verification.

Responsibilities

• Examine individual tax returns and schedules for accuracy and proper calculations
• Review legal forms and related materials submitted with tax returns
• Prepare and send requests for missing or unclear information needed to complete returns
• Initiate transfer transactions when errors are identified in initial processing
• Provide verbal and written responses to questions from internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare and submit production reports for completed work items

Benefits

• Opportunity to acquire technical tax knowledge
• Gain experience while contributing to a mission that supports public programs
• Supportive environment designed to help you succeed and advance
• Telework opportunity (part-time, up to three days a week after 6 months of successful in-office training)

What This Job Offers

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