Job Description
Tax Compliance Specialist CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration
JC-519744
- Tax Compliance Specialist
BUSINESS TAXES COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
$6,646.00 - $8,324.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date:
6/12/2026 Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority. Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility. To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking ambitious and driven individuals to join us. We offer fulfilling careers and provide a reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, and advancement opportunities. CDTFA offers a Career Center that provides assistance with resumes, mock interviews, interview tips and tricks, and other job opportunities within CDTFA and other state agencies. We are committed to growing the capabilities of our team members with our excellent hands-on training, classroom training, and mentoring program. We build a community where you can work with diverse individuals to explore ways of being creative and innovative to make processes more efficient. The work processed within the Return Analysis Section (RAS) is production-oriented, so you will immediately recognize the results of your hard work. The position will challenge your organizational, communication, and customer service skills. The Business Taxes Compliance Specialist performs the most complex compliance functions associated with the billing, analysis, delinquency maintenance, and return processing activities of the RAS, as well as: Acts as the technical and operational expert for a team.
Is assigned the more complex/sensitive cases handled by the Section.
Acts in a lead capacity, working with team members handling billing, analysis, delinquency maintenance, and return processing activities.
Performs special assignments and other job-related duties as required.
Additional benefits of working in the RAS include: Access to trainers and leads daily to ensure that your transition to our agency/department goes smoothly.
Many opportunities to take part in projects that help with upward mobility.
Flexible time off requests. How did you hear about this opportunity? Tell us in this brief survey. Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change. Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California's Personal Leave Program. This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Position may be located in a high-rise building. Standard office environment.
Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
Telework is partially available. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
BUSINESS TAXES COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
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Job Code #: JC-519744
Position #(s): 291-481-8694-036
Working Title:
Tax Compliance Specialist
Classification:
BUSINESS TAXES COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
$6,646.00 - $8,324.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas - sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at CDTFA. CDTFA
offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others. To take a look at CDTFA as a destination employer please click the link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3a7w_igqDU) Department Website:
http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
Special Requirements
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
Must work until 5 PM.
Travel may be required up to five percent (5%) of the time. Eligibility for Promotional Exams In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications for the Business Taxes Compliance Specialist, competition is limited to individuals who meet at least one of the following promotional examination criteria: Have a permanent civil service appointment with CDTFA, or
Are current or former employees of the legislature for 2 or more years as defined in Government Code 18990, or
Are current or former non-elected exempt employees of the executive branch for 2 or more consecutive years as defined in Govt. Code 18992, or
Are persons retired from the United States military honorably discharged from active duty with a service disability or honorably discharged from active duty as defined in Government Code 18991. Applicants must provide a copy of discharge papers (DD 214) for verification purposes at the time of application. Under certain circumstances other employees may be allowed to compete under provisions of Rules 234, 235 and 235.2. California Code of Regulations Rules 233, 234, 235.2 and 237 contain provisions regarding civil service status and eligibility for promotional examinations. If you are unsure of your eligibility for promotional examinations, please contact Exams@cdtfa.ca.gov. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date:
6/12/2026
