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Reference #: 4538132 THE POSITION Would you enjoy traveling to different work locations and interacting with various businesses and tax professionals?  Are you a problem solver?  If so, the Bureau of Audits has a place for you. The Altoona Regional Office of the Bureau of Audits is seeking an individual with attention to detail who enjoys conducting audits that will be used to determine compliance of applicable tax laws and regulations.

Put your experience, knowledge and skills to use.  Join the Department of Revenue and experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying the professional career growth, healthy work/life balance, and numerous promotional opportunities that state government provides!  Don't just land a job, map out YOUR career path with the Bureau of Audits. Current college students within 6 months of obtaining their bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Revenue Tax Auditor you will conduct field audits of taxpayers to determine compliance with applicable Commonwealth of Pennsylvania laws and regulations.  You will work alongside auditors in the office and at a taxpayer's location, gathering preliminary information, contacting taxpayers to schedule audits, assisting in the pre-audit conference, examining and analyzing financial records to determine compliance, and assisting in the post-audit conference. This position will require travel throughout the Commonwealth and may also include travel out-of-state for periods of time up to two weeks.

Why work at the Department of Revenue, Bureau of Audits? We value comprehensive training and personal development to help you grow and see your goals become a reality.  We also offer: Stable and supportive work environment. Health Insurance starting on your first day of employment. Comprehensive benefits. Retirement packages. Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays. Your audit experience with the bureau qualifies you to become a Certified Public Accountant and receive reimbursement for CPA review courses and exam fees. For a more comprehensive benefits list, click here.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Altoona. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Free on-site parking is available. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Successful completion of the Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee program (Commonwealth title); or One year of professional accounting or auditing experience and a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 15 college credits in accounting, tax, or auditing; or Eligibility to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination. Other Requirements: You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including bu not limited to: 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. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s).  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate 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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.