Tax Examiner 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

3d • $41,506 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Examiner 1 works with the Bureau of Individual Taxes to examine, process, and review individual tax information for accuracy and proper handling. The role supports dependable taxpayer services and helps maintain the systems and processes used to handle tax information. The position involves reviewing tax returns and schedules, applying payments and credits, evaluating legal documents and resource materials, responding to inquiries, correcting account information, and preparing production reports for tasks not tracked automatically.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including 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 work from an approved location in Pennsylvania; telework availability may change. Employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees selected for the role will start at an annual salary of $41,506 before taxes. The position provides access to Federal Tax Information and requires successful completion of an enhanced background check before employment begins.

Requirements

• Two years of general office work, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Pass an enhanced background check before beginning employment, including applicable criminal history reports, a fingerprint-based federal records check, a Pennsylvania State Police clearance, checks of local law enforcement agencies where the applicant has lived, worked, or attended school in the past five years, and citizenship/residency verification.
• If claiming education in supplemental application answers, attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Submit the application and required materials by the posting closing date.

Responsibilities

• Examine individual tax returns and schedules for accuracy and correct calculations.
• Apply tax payments and credits to the appropriate accounts and search for misapplied payments.
• Review legal tax documents and resource materials to support processing decisions.
• Communicate with stakeholders by phone or in writing to address questions or discrepancies.
• Correct returns, payments, and credits based on information received.
• Prepare production reports for tasks that are not logged by automated systems.

What This Job Offers

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