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12/15/2023 (7:00 PM EST)

23-10051

Revenue Auditor I

Salary

$35,907.12 - $53,861.76 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Finance & Administration Cabinet | Department of Revenue

Location

401 Frederica Street, Bldg C, Suite 201
Owensboro, KY 42301 USA

Description

Are you interested in being part of a team that is dedicated in serving the people and business owners across the Commonwealth in helping educate and bring them into compliance with Kentucky state tax laws? If so, this is your opportunity to work for the Kentucky Department of Revenue.
The Office of Field Operations, in the Owensboro Taxpayer Service Center has an opening for a Revenue Auditor I position. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide clear communication skills with taxpayers and their representative(s) over the phone and in person to resolve tax matters.
As Revenue Auditor I for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, you will receive the direction and the training needed to successfully audit tax returns to determine the accuracy of the return filed, payments made, and the extent of liabilities due (if any).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Educating and advising taxpayers of their tax liabilities/ responsibilities, filing deadlines, tax payment obligations, and department policies and procedures.
• Carefully reviewing tax returns as directed.
• Collecting data, information, and documentation from taxpayers.
• Carefully monitoring deadlines.
• Continuously updating notes, histories, and taxpayer information in agency computer systems and audit work papers.
• Recording notes proficiently and accurately into agency computers systems during telephone conversations.
• Conducting meetings and other conferences with taxpayers and tax professionals.
• Utilizing Microsoft Excel at a basic level and learning more advanced techniques.
• Ensuring the safety and confidentiality of taxpayer information, data, and records.
• Remaining up-to-date on tax laws, policies, and regulations by regularly attending in-house and outside seminars, training sessions, and educational opportunities.

The successful candidate must possess clear communication skills to work with customers in person or over the telephone and in writing, occasionally in confrontational situations.
Additional / Supplemental information:

• Must successfully complete a background investigation including an FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
• Must comply with all tax laws
• Mostly at a desk using a computer and telephone
• Some travel for training and education.
• We offer opportunities for Flexible work schedules.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amanda Mattingly at Amanda.Mattingly@ky.gov or 270-687-7301.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D