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REVENUE TAX ANALYST 1/2
$57k-72k (estimate)
Other | Public Administration
0 Months Ago
State of Louisiana is Hiring a REVENUE TAX ANALYST 1/2 Near Baton Rouge, LA
The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is responsible for fairly and efficiently collecting state tax revenues to fund public services, to regulate charitable gaming and the sale of alcoholic beverage and tobacco, and to support state agencies in the collection of overdue debts. Collectively, each program, unit, division and group work together to provide the core services to taxpayers of the State of Louisiana and stakeholders of the agency. LDR is comprised of the following groups: Tax Collection, Charitable Gaming, Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC), Debt Recovery and Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Commission.
The Revenue Processing Center is responsible for the timely front-end processing of all tax returns, payments and related documents, including deposit of funds and data capture of tax information. Annually the division will process 13 million pieces, including tax returns for 38 different taxes, associated remittances, supporting documentation and correspondence and internal documents. These items include tax payments of $2 billion general fund dollars. Several methods are utilized to accomplish these goals. The functions are performed using permanent and temporary staff, variable scheduling and shift work, and pay differentials to hire and retain employees. Performance of these functions directly impacts the cash flow for the state and the issuance of taxpayer refunds or collection notices.
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
The incumbent will serve in the Data Capture and Correction section of RPC which is responsible for performing the intermediary processing functions required to accurately capture taxpayer return data and associated information prior to transmission to the Revenue Information System. Independent knowledge of the filing requirements and form types for all 38 taxes administered by LDR is essential for the proper performance of job duties. In addition, Data Capture and Correction has the added responsibility of creating deposit files by keying deposit critical data from documents scanned by the System Operations Section and corrects misread or unread deposit critical information from scanned documents.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
The Revenue Processing Center is responsible for the timely front-end processing of all tax returns, payments and related documents, including deposit of funds and data capture of tax information. Annually the division will process 13 million pieces, including tax returns for 38 different taxes, associated remittances, supporting documentation and correspondence and internal documents. These items include tax payments of $2 billion general fund dollars. Several methods are utilized to accomplish these goals. The functions are performed using permanent and temporary staff, variable scheduling and shift work, and pay differentials to hire and retain employees. Performance of these functions directly impacts the cash flow for the state and the issuance of taxpayer refunds or collection notices.
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
The incumbent will serve in the Data Capture and Correction section of RPC which is responsible for performing the intermediary processing functions required to accurately capture taxpayer return data and associated information prior to transmission to the Revenue Information System. Independent knowledge of the filing requirements and form types for all 38 taxes administered by LDR is essential for the proper performance of job duties. In addition, Data Capture and Correction has the added responsibility of creating deposit files by keying deposit critical data from documents scanned by the System Operations Section and corrects misread or unread deposit critical information from scanned documents.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Reconciliation of tax payments and tax returns to determine correct application of payment.
- Receives batches of source documents in either hard copy or scanned image format.
- Accesses the correct data capture screen according to the type of source document (hard copy or scanned image) and tax type.
- Determines correct line placement for data on forms that do not have a dedicated formatted keying screen.
- Identifies incorrect data type or missing data in fields and corrects information from scanned images that were misread by imaging equipment.
- Identifies calculation errors and make appropriate corrections, such as calculating and inserting totals into appropriate fields, and determining appropriate tax periods, avoiding unnecessary back end review of tax returns.
- Performs other related tasks at the direction of the Unit supervisor(s) .
- Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
- Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
- Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Revenue Tax Analyst 1 or 2 depending upon the qualifications of the candidate selected.
Please click on the below links to learn more about this position:
Revenue Tax Analyst 1Revenue Tax Analyst 2
Revenue Tax Analyst 1Revenue Tax Analyst 2
Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
If you are applying for a position which requires a baccalaureate and/or master's degree you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree however the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date. Please contact the HR representative listed below to ensure that your application is accepted as eligible.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Alexis Bowser
Louisiana Department of Revenue
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 66378
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
alexis.bowser@la.gov
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
If you are applying for a position which requires a baccalaureate and/or master's degree you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree however the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date. Please contact the HR representative listed below to ensure that your application is accepted as eligible.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Alexis Bowser
Louisiana Department of Revenue
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 66378
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
alexis.bowser@la.gov
The Louisiana Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Louisiana is a State as A Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.
This position may be filled as a:
· Probational Appointment
· Job Appointment
· Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)
· Detail to Special Duty
Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
This position will be domiciled in East Baton RougeParish. Applicants must select this parish on their application to indicate that they are available to work in the parish of this vacancy.
A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.
LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties. Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.
Louisiana is a State as A Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.
This position may be filled as a:
· Probational Appointment
· Job Appointment
· Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)
· Detail to Special Duty
Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
This position will be domiciled in East Baton RougeParish. Applicants must select this parish on their application to indicate that they are available to work in the parish of this vacancy.
A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.
LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties. Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of experience in which clerical work was a major duty.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Training in a business or clerical-related curriculum in a business school or technical institute will substitute for the required experience on the basis of six months of training for six months of experience.
Completion of a business or clerical-related curriculum in a business school or technical institute will substitute for the required one year of experience.
College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of 15 semester hours for six months of experience.
NOTE:
Business or technical school training with less than completion will only be credited in six month increments. Similarly, college training will only be credited in 15 semester hour increments.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Commission of Higher Education; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Function of Work:Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Commission of Higher Education; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
To assist taxpayers by analyzing, adjusting, collecting payments, and resolving discrepancies on accounts relative to tax due notices.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from Revenue Tax Analyst Supervisor or higher-level personnel.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
Department of Revenue.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Revenue Tax Analyst 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties.Assists taxpayers in preparing tax forms, tax returns, and tax registration forms; responds to inquiries regarding such.
Determines validity and accuracy of assessed tax liabilities by reviewing forms, documents, and payments for compliance with tax laws.
Contacts taxpayers to clarify and obtain information; informs taxpayer of tax account status, legal rights, and obligations, and computes penalty and interest.
Determines appropriate collection action (i.e. informal installment agreement, penalty waiver, extensions, etc.) as a means of satisfying liabilities, based on account history and taxpayer response.
Initiates billings on accounts not complying with filing requirements by calculating and assessing tax amount.
Sells cigarette tax stamps to authorized wholesale tobacco dealers; prepares reports on sales.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Other
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$57k-72k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/15/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/10/2024
WEBSITE
louisiana.gov
HEADQUARTERS
BATON ROUGE, LA
SIZE
15,000 - 50,000
TYPE
Private
CEO
BOBBY JINDAL
REVENUE
$10B - $50B
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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