Description of Work

The Department of Revenue established this position as hybrid remote.
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is accepting applications for a Revenue Tax Technician (RTT) to work in the Greenville Service Center in the Taxpayer Assistance and Collection Division. The RTT position is responsible for assisting the taxpayer with tax compliance through inbound and outbound telephone calls, written correspondence and public contact. The Revenue Tax Technician works in call queues to answer general questions from taxpayers and representatives, assists walk-in taxpayers, and responds to written correspondence. This is a great opportunity for someone with excellent time management skills, a strong work ethic, and can prioritize and multitask. The Revenue Tax Technician maintains rational behavior during interactions with taxpayers and demonstrates courteous, professional, and efficient behavior while dealing with controversial matters.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Answer telephone calls from taxpayers on issues relating to filing reports, making payments, notices received, account balances and adjustments, and tax law
• Initiate telephone contacts and/or correspondence with customers to provide information for resolution of tax matters
• Respond to correspondence received which taxpayers are requesting a penalty waiver, closing a business, have a misapplied payment, etc.
• Make outbound calls to taxpayers to assist in resolution of outstanding tax liabilities
• Explain, educate, and advise taxpayers (individual and businesses) of collection policies/procedures, tax laws, and regulations regarding delinquent taxes
• Correspond with taxpayers by mail and/or telephone to secure Business Non-Filer (delinquent) returns and/or resolve low dollar collection cases
• Establish payment plans with taxpayers based on standard operating procedures
• Research assets and verify liens on taxpayers
• Perform office clerical duties and processes payments
• Assist with division initiatives/projects as determined by management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Demonstrated experience working with customers

• Basic skill level using Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Office

• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field from an appropriately accredited institution, and one year work experience preferably in an accounting-related environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
Some highlights include:

• The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Fourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
• Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
• Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. "Tax compliance" is defined as having filed and paid all North Carolina State taxes owed each year leading up to the current calendar year or currently in a non-delinquent payment status with the State of North Carolina on taxes that are currently owed to the state.
To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DOR welcomes attached resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
Applicants eligible for veteran's preference should attach a copy of form DD-214.
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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 919-814-1200 or HumanResources@ncdor.gov. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process, please call the agency ADA Administrator at 919-500-6083.