Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST 1/2 (DATA VALIDATION)
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST 1/2 (DATA VALIDATION)
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REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST 1/2 (DATA VALIDATION)
Salary
$3,083.58 - $5,843.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
RPC-91824-AB
Department
Revenue-Office of Revenue
Division
Revenue Processing Center
Opening Date
09/18/2024
Closing Date
9/25/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
Supplemental Information
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 of this position is responsible for auditing the taxpayer's account history and the Revenue Processing Center's data transmission records to identify and resolve discrepancies with the taxpayer's account or departmental accounting records.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Provides technical assistance to all departmental personnel on matters related to the processing of tax return data and the correct application of the data to the taxpayer's account.
Responds to requests for information from field personnel and other departmental employees to verify or correct the taxpayer account information.
Consults with taxpayers, attorneys, CPAs, bank representatives, and tax practitioners regarding correct procedures for tax return processing or to resolve specific taxpayer account issues.
Determines the source of errors causing deleted items such as system errors, employee errors (batching, scanning, keying errors, etc.), or taxpayer errors (wrong form type, calculation errors, etc.); Provides feedback to the appropriate supervisor and/or employee to be used in identifying training needs.
Audits work performed by the division to monitor the efficiency and accuracy of the work performed. Generate system/technical support requests to correct system problems that are identified. Provides suggestions for corrections/improvements to processing programs.
Monitors workflow through the section to meet division goals.
Participates in the testing of tac documents and new processing systems. Performs other duties as assigned for the efficient operation of the division.
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 Specialist 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 Specialist 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=170110)
Revenue Tax Specialist 2
The Revenue Tax Specialist 1 (AS-613) has a Special Entrance Rate of: $17.79/hourly; $1,423.20 biweekly.
The Revenue Tax Specialist 2 (AS-614) has a Special Entrance Rate of: $19.04/hourly; $1,523.20 biweekly.
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. You must attach a copy of your transcript(s) to your application to verify the six (6) semester hours in any of the following: accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods that this position requires . 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.
ResumesWILL NOTbe 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 inEast Baton Rouge Parish. 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree with six semester hours in any of the following: accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods.
SUBSTITUTIONS (FOR THE BACCALAUREATE DEGREE ONLY):
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
NOTES:
There can be no substitution for the required semester hours.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform in-house audits of tax returns, including individual income, sales, excise, corporate/business, severance, inheritance, hotel/motel, motor vehicle, bankruptcy, etc.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from Revenue Tax Specialist Supervisor or higher-level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Revenue.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Revenue Tax Officers by the presence of professional level responsibility for the in-house auditing of various tax returns.
Differs from Revenue Tax Specialist 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties.
Examples of Work
Audits filed tax returns and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with applicable State laws, based on the specific tax being audited.
Calculates penalty and interest as necessary, and makes appropriate adjustments to taxpayers' accounts.
Reviews applications for credits, exemptions, lower tax rates, and/or penalty waivers; determines eligibility and issues authorizations for such.
Issues bills, warrants, and/or liens in order to collect taxes owed; releases such measures once taxes are collected.
Confirms refund amounts, processes and issues refunds through computer tax system.
Research and resolves discrepancies regarding such issues as incorrect taxpayer address, bank errors, returned refunds, etc; reissues refund checks as needed.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
Do you have any close friend(s) and/or family member(s) who currently work for LA Department of Revenue? If so, please list their name(s) and relation to you. If not, please enter "N/A".
02
LDR- LA. R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue ("LDR") to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform his job duties. If you are given a conditional offer of employment, a criminal history records check will occur before your first day of work. The check requires submission of your fingerprints that will be run through national and state databases to determine if any criminal offenses are connected to your name. Your name will also be run through local databases to check the same. After that, you will be subject to these checks, at minimum, every 5 years during your employment at LDR. Check the "Yes" box below to show your understanding of this information.
Yes
No
03
LDR-Have you earned six (6) semester hours in any of the following: Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Management, Information Systems Management, or Quantitative Methods from a Regionally Accredited College or University?
Yes
No
04
LDR-If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned and the Accredited University. If you answered "No", type N/A. Example: ACCT 2001 - Introduction to Financial Accounting - 3hrs - LSU NOTE: Failure to list all specific courses may result in your application being considered incomplete. Responses such as "see transcript" or "I have a Bachelor's in Accounting" are not acceptable. Official transcripts will be required prior to hire date if you are selected for this position, however comprehensive transcripts may be attached to this application.
05
LDR-Have you attached a copy of your transcript to this application to verify that you have the six (6) semester hours in any of the following: Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Management, Information Systems Management, or Quantitative Methods that are required? Failure to do so may cause your application to be denied.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
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REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST 1/2 (DATA VALIDATION)
Salary
$3,083.58 - $5,843.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
RPC-91824-AB
Department
Revenue-Office of Revenue
Division
Revenue Processing Center
Opening Date
09/18/2024
Closing Date
9/25/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
Supplemental Information
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 of this position is responsible for auditing the taxpayer's account history and the Revenue Processing Center's data transmission records to identify and resolve discrepancies with the taxpayer's account or departmental accounting records.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Provides technical assistance to all departmental personnel on matters related to the processing of tax return data and the correct application of the data to the taxpayer's account.
Responds to requests for information from field personnel and other departmental employees to verify or correct the taxpayer account information.
Consults with taxpayers, attorneys, CPAs, bank representatives, and tax practitioners regarding correct procedures for tax return processing or to resolve specific taxpayer account issues.
Determines the source of errors causing deleted items such as system errors, employee errors (batching, scanning, keying errors, etc.), or taxpayer errors (wrong form type, calculation errors, etc.); Provides feedback to the appropriate supervisor and/or employee to be used in identifying training needs.
Audits work performed by the division to monitor the efficiency and accuracy of the work performed. Generate system/technical support requests to correct system problems that are identified. Provides suggestions for corrections/improvements to processing programs.
Monitors workflow through the section to meet division goals.
Participates in the testing of tac documents and new processing systems. Performs other duties as assigned for the efficient operation of the division.
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 Specialist 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 Specialist 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=170110)
Revenue Tax Specialist 2
The Revenue Tax Specialist 1 (AS-613) has a Special Entrance Rate of: $17.79/hourly; $1,423.20 biweekly.
The Revenue Tax Specialist 2 (AS-614) has a Special Entrance Rate of: $19.04/hourly; $1,523.20 biweekly.
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. You must attach a copy of your transcript(s) to your application to verify the six (6) semester hours in any of the following: accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods that this position requires . 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.
ResumesWILL NOTbe 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 inEast Baton Rouge Parish. 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree with six semester hours in any of the following: accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods.
SUBSTITUTIONS (FOR THE BACCALAUREATE DEGREE ONLY):
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
NOTES:
There can be no substitution for the required semester hours.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform in-house audits of tax returns, including individual income, sales, excise, corporate/business, severance, inheritance, hotel/motel, motor vehicle, bankruptcy, etc.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from Revenue Tax Specialist Supervisor or higher-level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Revenue.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Revenue Tax Officers by the presence of professional level responsibility for the in-house auditing of various tax returns.
Differs from Revenue Tax Specialist 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties.
Examples of Work
Audits filed tax returns and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with applicable State laws, based on the specific tax being audited.
Calculates penalty and interest as necessary, and makes appropriate adjustments to taxpayers' accounts.
Reviews applications for credits, exemptions, lower tax rates, and/or penalty waivers; determines eligibility and issues authorizations for such.
Issues bills, warrants, and/or liens in order to collect taxes owed; releases such measures once taxes are collected.
Confirms refund amounts, processes and issues refunds through computer tax system.
Research and resolves discrepancies regarding such issues as incorrect taxpayer address, bank errors, returned refunds, etc; reissues refund checks as needed.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
Do you have any close friend(s) and/or family member(s) who currently work for LA Department of Revenue? If so, please list their name(s) and relation to you. If not, please enter "N/A".
02
LDR- LA. R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue ("LDR") to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform his job duties. If you are given a conditional offer of employment, a criminal history records check will occur before your first day of work. The check requires submission of your fingerprints that will be run through national and state databases to determine if any criminal offenses are connected to your name. Your name will also be run through local databases to check the same. After that, you will be subject to these checks, at minimum, every 5 years during your employment at LDR. Check the "Yes" box below to show your understanding of this information.
Yes
No
03
LDR-Have you earned six (6) semester hours in any of the following: Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Management, Information Systems Management, or Quantitative Methods from a Regionally Accredited College or University?
Yes
No
04
LDR-If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned and the Accredited University. If you answered "No", type N/A. Example: ACCT 2001 - Introduction to Financial Accounting - 3hrs - LSU NOTE: Failure to list all specific courses may result in your application being considered incomplete. Responses such as "see transcript" or "I have a Bachelor's in Accounting" are not acceptable. Official transcripts will be required prior to hire date if you are selected for this position, however comprehensive transcripts may be attached to this application.
05
LDR-Have you attached a copy of your transcript to this application to verify that you have the six (6) semester hours in any of the following: Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Management, Information Systems Management, or Quantitative Methods that are required? Failure to do so may cause your application to be denied.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email