Tax Examiner III

at State of Vermont in Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Job Description

There has never been a better time to bring your values and talents to the collaborative team at the Vermont Department of Taxes. The rewarding work we do supports this brave little state and helps shape its future. We work with the taxpayers and the public to help educate and assist with tax compliance and so much more. Discover new opportunities, learn new skills, and solve problems with our dedicated and supportive team.

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your background in business or even corporate background to improve both local and state government? Do you want to assist Vermonters with work that impacts virtually every person in our state? The Vermont Department of Taxes seeks an organized, customer-friendly, individual to work in our corporate and business income tax section reviewing returns and assisting taxpayers and businesses with questions via phone and email. This full-time position is responsible for assisting with processing returns, correcting return errors and answering taxpayer questions. The incumbent will be involved in the informal review and settlement of corporate and pass-through entity appeals. They may also be asked to help with special projects and to provide assistance with maintaining efficient workflow processes. Work will involve tax research and generating written communications with CPA's, financial accounting representatives, and lawyers representing taxpayers of both small and large businesses. These communications may include investigating the facts and case law surrounding an assessment and developing the Department's position in collaboration with our Legal Unit. Training is available if you have a good understanding of how businesses and corporations' financials work.

Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Providing support to taxpayers through phone, emails and in person.
• Reviewing returns for accuracy and correcting errors or requesting additional information.
• Working collaboratively with other staff to ensure deadlines are met.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with business financial record keeping.
• Knowledge of GAAP and corporate taxation.
• Knowledge of structure and taxation of pass-through entities, i.e., S-Corporations, Partnerships, and LLCs
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate challenging topics to individuals with varied backgrounds.
• A desire to continue to learn and grow.

Applicants will need to have reliable personal transportation to the Montpelier main office. To learn more about being a member of Taxpayer Services for the Vermont Department of Taxes please visit our careers page by clicking here.

Background Checks
This position will primarily support the Department of Taxes. Candidates must agree to be fingerprinted and pass a background check to be eligible for this position, which will involve access to sensitive federal tax information. Background checks are required by the Internal Revenue Service and are authorized under Vermont law. 3 V.S.A. § 241. In accordance with VDT Standard Operating Procedure 2018-01, Background Investigations, Vermont and national criminal record checks will be conducted on all candidates. Candidates will have the right to withdraw their application before fingerprinting or a background check is conducted.

We value diverse teams and are committed to creating a community of inclusion.

Duties are performed in a standard office setting. Workload pressure may vary over time. Some routine data entry may be required in certain positions or for certain periods. Incumbents must be able to concentrate on details and perform accurate work in the face of frequent interruptions. Human relations skills may be needed to deal with the general public. Incumbent will likely encounter stressful situations and differences of opinion with taxpayers or their representatives. There is regular pressure from continual work deadlines.