Tax Examiner IV

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Springfield, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The selected applicant will be required to effectively manage an inventory of complex Collection cases in conjunction with Collection Bureau core values and the Massachusetts General Laws. Will enforce the Massachusetts General Laws by executing the legal steps required to ensure compliance on assigned accounts; such steps may include but are not limited to issuing legal notices, filing tax liens, negotiating payment agreements, as well as coordinating and conducting seizures. Will adhere to the core values of Collection Bureau by working toward a goal of full compliance of the tax laws of the Commonwealth in a manner which promotes accountability, collaboration, excellence, and service. Will be required to regularly perform the following duties which include but are not limited to: asset and encumbrance research, Registry of Deeds research, Accurint research, Secretary of State research, City/Town Hall and Court Office research, and conducting site visits for the purpose of evaluating and preparing each case for seizure. Will complete the necessary pre-seizure work which includes working with the Litigation Bureau by providing affidavits for the procurement of Writs of Entry, making arrangements with external vendors to provide assistance during the seizure (police, locksmiths, towing, etc.), reviewing Bankruptcy Court records on the day of the seizure to ensure the taxpayer has not filed bankruptcy, and leading the team in the execution of the seizure. Will also complete the necessary post-seizure work including but not limited to: documenting seized inventory, depositing seized cash into the seizure bank account, completing the required disposition work, participation in the release of seizures once payments have been made, or participating in the auction process when seized assets are sold by either sealed bid or public auction. An external candidate recommended for a position with the Department of Revenue will be subject to a background check that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

Requirements

Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting, auditing or tax examining work.
Ability to manage an inventory of complex Collection cases.
Knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws related to collections.
Skills in issuing legal notices, filing tax liens, and negotiating payment agreements.
Experience in coordinating and conducting seizures.
Proficiency in asset and encumbrance research.
Experience with Registry of Deeds research.
Experience with Accurint research.
Experience with Secretary of State research.
Experience with City/Town Hall and Court Office research.
Ability to conduct site visits for case evaluation.
Experience in preparing affidavits for Writs of Entry.
Ability to coordinate with external vendors for seizure assistance.
Knowledge of Bankruptcy Court procedures.
Ability to document seized inventory.
Experience with handling seized cash deposits.
Understanding of seizure release procedures.
Experience with auction processes for seized assets.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License may be required based on assignment.

Responsibilities

Manage an inventory of complex Collection cases.
Enforce Massachusetts General Laws by executing legal steps for compliance on assigned accounts.
Issue legal notices, file tax liens, negotiate payment agreements, and coordinate/conduct seizures.
Adhere to Collection Bureau core values: accountability, collaboration, excellence, and service.
Perform asset and encumbrance research.
Conduct Registry of Deeds research.
Perform Accurint research.
Conduct Secretary of State research.
Perform City/Town Hall and Court Office research.
Conduct site visits to evaluate and prepare cases for seizure.
Complete necessary pre-seizure work, including providing affidavits for Writs of Entry.
Make arrangements with external vendors for seizure assistance (police, locksmiths, towing, etc.).
Review Bankruptcy Court records on the day of seizure.
Lead the team in the execution of seizures.
Complete necessary post-seizure work, including documenting seized inventory.
Deposit seized cash into the seizure bank account.
Complete required disposition work.
Participate in the release of seizures upon payment.
Participate in the auction process for seized assets.