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WHAT ARE THE APPEALS (AP), LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL (LB&I), SMALL BUSINESS SELF-EMPLOYED (SB / SE) AND TAX EXEMPT AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES (TE / GE) DIVISIONS?
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The following are the duties of this position at the full working level :
Prepares audit statements with appropriate schedules and exhibits to reflect finally determined adjustments, tax liabilities and additions thereto on cases encompassing all types of taxpayers (individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates) engaged in all phases of economic activity where income may be derived from many sources and where several operating sub-divisions may exist.
Cases involve income, profits, estate, gift, excise, and employment taxes. Analyzes and interprets Appeals case file documents, Internal Revenue Agent work papers and Revenue Agent Reports generated on a variety of tax computational software applications.
Prepares re-computations as needed for refund litigation cases.
Prepares Rule 155 computations in Tax Court cases giving effect to the Court's opinion and any stipulated adjustments. Assures that all necessary adjustments are taken into account in computing corrected tax liability which becomes the basis for the Court's decision.
Prepares draft stipulations expressing the tax effect of agreed disposition or complex cases docketed for trial before the United States Tax Court.
Conducts independent examinations and related investigations of income tax returns that cover a diversified spectrum of individual and business taxpayers.
Examinations may also contain special audit features or anticipated accounting, tax law, or investigative issues of more than usual difficulty or complexity.
These examinations / reviews are conducted on financial institutions providing regulated services, and small and midsize non-financial trades or businesses.
Provides technical advice and assistance on exemptions to organization representatives and other service employees.
The EP Examinations program includes exams conducted by field appointments or through correspondence and encourages plan sponsors to voluntarily comply in their plan operations.
Plan sponsors may correct most mistakes IRS identifies during an exam using the Employee Plans Correction Resolution System (EPCRS) (Self-Correction or Audit Closing Agreements).
Responsible for ensuring that qualified retirement plans comply with qualification, reporting / disclosure, and excise and income tax matters.
The Exam program includes audits and compliance contacts and encourages plan sponsors to voluntarily comply in their plan operations.
Plan sponsors may correct most mistakes IRS identifies during an exam using the Audit Closing Agreement Program.
This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses.
For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.
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Conditions of Employment
Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.
g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.
Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status.
As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.
S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))
Undergo a review of prior performance / conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http : / / www.
irs.gov / (https : / / www.irs.gov / individuals / get-transcript) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions.
If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.
In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.
Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.
gov. To learn more, please visit our page at : Treasury.gov / fairchanceact.
Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service.
One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month / year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS All GRADES (ALSO MEETS GRADE 5 QUALIFICATIONS) : A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
or a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and an additional 6 semester hours in related subjects such as business law, economics, statistical / quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management, or finance.
A bachelor's or higher degree in a field other than accounting or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below :
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-07 LEVEL : In addition to the basic requirements, you must have 1 year of Specialized Experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes experience in or related to accounting or auditing that provided the specific knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
This experience must have been acquired in a federal or business environment and must be sufficient to demonstrate : 1) knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, concepts and methodology of professional accounting and related fields and 2) skill in communicating and dealing effectively with others.
Qualifying experience may have been in accounting, auditing, tax, financial, legal, or other work that required the knowledge and skill defined above.
EDUCATION : Candidates must complete one full year of graduate level education in a field of study such as accounting, business, finance, law, economics, management, statistical / quantitative methods or computer science.
Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following : A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.
0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.
0 scale for all courses in your major field of study or those courses in your major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-09 LEVEL : In addition to the basic requirements, you must have 1 year of Specialized Experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes experience in accounting, auditing, tax, financial, legal or other work that required 1) knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, concepts and methodology of professional accounting and related fields and 2) skill in communicating and dealing effectively with others.
and the provision of accounting or financial management advice and assistance to management. Work could also include developing comprehensive accounting and financial information systems in concert with recognized accounting theory and practices as taught in academic institutions and promulgated by accounting standards boards, professional accounting organizations and the Comptroller General.
Professional accounting work must have been creative, analytical, evaluative and interpretive. This may include : Office auditing of various types of tax returns to determine tax liability of individual taxpayers, businesses, or corporations.
Interpreting and applying pertinent parts of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations and procedures and conducting comprehensive analytical examinations.
Making determination and redetermination, or audit, on liability for Federal taxes. Investigating alleged criminal violations of Federal tax statutes and making recommendations for criminal prosecution and assertion of civil penalties.
EDUCATION : A course of study that includes two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, leading to a Master's degree, in accounting or related field of business, finance, law, economics, management, statistical / quantitative methods or computer science.
A Master's degree in accounting or related field of business, finance, law, economics, management, statistical / quantitative methods or computer science.
An equivalent amount of combined education and experience as described in paragraphs above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-11 LEVEL : In addition to the basic requirements, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes experience that required 1)Knowledge of and skill in applying professional accounting principles, concepts and methodology in the examination of accounting books, records and systems 2) skill in interpreting and applying tax law for individuals and business and / or exempt organizations;
3) knowledge of business and trade practices to analyze business operations and financial conditions; and 4) skill in interacting effectively in a wide range of situations with a broad range of individuals.
Examples of experience qualifying as specialized include : (This list is not inclusive) Experience in interpreting and applying professional accounting and auditing techniques and practices to examine various tax returns of individuals and / or business organizations.
Examining accounting systems and records including computerized accounting and financial information systems which reflect a variety of complex financial operations.
Gathering and researching data from a variety of sources, and / or specialized accounting practices unique to a particular trade or industry.
The interpretation and application of Federal tax law for individuals, business and / or exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations.
EDUCATION : A course of study that includes 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.
D. or equivalent doctoral degree in accounting or related field of business, finance, law, economics, management, statistical / quantitative methods or computer science.
An equivalent amount of combined education and experience as described in paragraphs above.
QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION SECTION
Education
QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED FROM QUALIFICATIONS SECTION
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-12 LEVEL : In addition to the basic requirements, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.
Experience in corporate financial transactions and financial management principles and practices; Experience interacting effectively with a broad range of individuals and negotiating with specialists in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business related professions.
Experience preparing written reports and analyses, and articulating and communicating results and analyses orally and in writing.
For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.
S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION : Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.
S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Additional information
The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
This monetary incentive will be disbursed as outlined in the service agreement.
This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.
Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application.
Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of 5 location choices. Please consider each location carefully when applying.
If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.
This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 01 / 09 / 2025.
This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they come available.
Applicants must apply and / or update their applications by 11 : 59 pm ET at the close of the following cut-off dates to be considered : Cut-off date(s) : 04 / 12 / 2024.
This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 12 month period if needed, not later than 3 days prior to the additional cut-off date(s).
This announcement has been amended to update the cut-off date.
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Last updated : 2024-04-23
Full Time
$81k-106k (estimate)
04/25/2024
05/10/2024
HARMAN, AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
500 - 1,000
1999
STEVEN KENNEDY
$10M - $50M