Job Description

_Agency Overview:_

The Department of Revenue's core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management. Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused and transparent.

_Tax_

The Tax Administration Division is responsible for fostering voluntary compliance and narrowing the tax gap by identifying, educating, and auditing noncompliant taxpayers. The Tax Administration Division audits the tax returns of businesses and individuals filed, including sales/use, meals, rooms occupancy and special fuels, are subject to examination by the Tax Administration Division staff.

_DUTIES:_

The Meals Tax Auditor will conduct field audits of businesses, primarily located in the Western Region, with exposure to one or more transaction taxes. The Auditor verifies compliance with sales/use tax statutes, room occupancy tax statutes (state, local & convention center) meals tax statutes (state & local) and the withholding tax statute to determine that the correct tax due has been reported on taxpayers’ returns. The Meals Tax Auditor also verifies that the gross receipts of the entity that is being audited have been properly reported. If the correct tax has not been reported the auditor will initiate any changes that may be required in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Meals Tax Auditor I properly documents all proposed changes through the development of schedules, reconciliations, reports, etc, confers with the taxpayer and/or their legal representatives to discuss and explain all findings developed on audit and completes audits and case files in a professional and timely manner adhering to all applicable policies and procedures.

_Preferred Qualifications:_

The preferred candidate should have knowledge of and experience with respect to M.G.L. chapters 64H, 64G and 64L as well as the policies and procedures required to conduct audits of returns filed under those chapters. In addition the preferred candidate should have a working knowledge of chapters 62, 62B, 62C, 63, 63A, 64I & 138. Knowledge of Point of Sales systems is a plus. Applicants must have excellent oral and written communications skills and must be computer literate and experienced with Microsoft Word and Excel. Prior auditing and accounting experience is desired. A CPA or MST is a plus. Possession of a valid driver’s license and/ or furnishing private transportation for job related travel is required (mileage reimbursed).

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/An external candidate recommended for a position with the Department of Revenue will be subject to a background check that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks./

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time professional experience in accounting, auditing, or tax examination, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitution below.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.

Substitution:

I. A Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in accounting, finance, or business administration may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

II. A Graduate degree in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for three years of the required experience.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job: *Accounting and Finance

Organization: *Department of Revenue

Title: Tax Auditor I

Location: Massachusetts-Pittsfield-333 East Street

Requisition ID: 200001IT

This job was posted on Sat May 30 2020 and expired on Wed Jun 10 2020.

Minimum $38K /yr

$71K /yr Average

Maximum $173K /yr

Tasks

Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.

Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.

Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.

Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.

Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.

Consult tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns.

Calculate form preparation fees according to return complexity and processing time required.

Answer questions and provide future tax planning to clients.

Review financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.

Explain federal and state tax laws to individuals and companies.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.