Revenue Examiner 2

The Iowa Department of Revenue's Compliance Division is currently seeking a Revenue Examiner 2 to join the Corporate Income Tax team. The Compliance Division oversees all facets of tax processing, issuances of business permits, and alcohol regulation throughout the state. From the receipt of individual and business tax returns and payments, audits and collections, to routine compliance inspections and regulatory verification of alcohol-licensed establishments, this division is tasked with upholding, enforcing and educating taxpayers and licensees on Iowa's laws and regulations. In this position you will be responsible for: Examines tax returns and related documents to determine the completeness, accuracy, and compliance with specific tax laws and regulations. Corresponds with taxpayers and field staff to address discrepancies or incomplete items, responds to questions and explains applicable rules and regulations Computes tax, interest, and penalties on current and delinquent accounts. Issues billing request notices, refund requests, liens, and releases from tax liability obligations. Identifies individuals who are delinquent on submitting tax returns and payments. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following: Demonstrated ability to examine tax returns and make decisions based on specific tax laws and regulations Mid-level knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, agency rules and the ability to research and apply findings to a tax situation Experience in negotiation techniques and listening skills

Job Specific Competencies :

Economics and Accounting

• Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. Inductive Reasoning — Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions Deductive Reasoning
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense Critical Thinking
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Employer Highlights:

The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We offer a flexible working environment and opportunities to work from home with the ability to work from anywhere in the State of Iowa as long as it is your primary residence. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including: Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Investors Club (RIC) Flexible Working Environment

• Work from Home Opportunities Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation Leave Sick Leave Paid Holidays (9 days/year) Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good.

If you're looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you've come to the right place. Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position. A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate. Effective July 1st, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their household will not be able to play any Iowa Lottery games. E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov . 1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field. 2) A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience in tax, accounting, bookkeeping, auditing, insurance, analysis of financial or business forms and data, or answering technical or tax-related questions. 3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work in tax, accounting, bookkeeping, auditing, insurance, analysis of financial or business forms and data, or answering technical or tax-related questions. 4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to twelve months of full-time work as a Revenue Examiner 1