Tax Audit Clerk

• This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.

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• The West Virginia State Tax Division is seeking a candidate who will primarily examine and audit tax returns and other related documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with WV law.

The incumbent will show moderate knowledge of state tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements.

Regular tasks include:

verifying the accuracy of return filings utilizing well established rules and procedures; corresponding and communicating with taxpayers and their representatives in writing or on the phone regarding issues and questions related to tax filings; communicating with auditors, attorneys, and other agency employees regarding issues related to tax filings engaging in tax discovery and desk audit programs resulting in assessment of tax or denial of refunds claims; utilizing the integrated tax system to accomplish everyday tasks along with other office computer applications; maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to taxpayer information. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated; have good written and oral communication skills; and, preferably, familiarity with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel; familiarity with Google applications such Docs, Sheets and Gmail; a history of tax auditing or tax accounting experience or expertise sufficient to handle basic desk auditing. Performs related work as required. Employment requires a fingerprint-based criminal-background check to be provided at the West Virginia Tax Division's expense. Failing to initiate the process or cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of, or dismissal from, employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered. The chosen applicant will also be subject to a tax compliance check. Job posting

TAAD260014

Kanawha County Alternate posting to

TAAD260013

(Tax Audit Clerk Trainee) and

TAAD260015

(Tax Audit Clerk Senior); only one position to be filled.

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Training:

Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Competitive candidates may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying degree. The qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be certified as permanent.

OR Substitution:

Two (2) years of experience at the State Tax Division OR two (2) years of experience in providing accounting support and/or clerical office support may be substituted for the required training.

AND Experience :

Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent paid part-time experience in providing accounting support and/or clerical office support, OR two (2) years of experience at the State Tax Division.

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PG:

11 $34,247 - $58,936

Market Rate:

$52,545 Email applications to TaxCareers@wv.

gov Mail to:

Tax Commissioner WV State Tax Division P.O. Box 11771 Charleston, WV 25339 Please include posting number TAAD260014 and job title Tax Audit Clerk on application. Division of Personnel application can be found online, follow this LINK and access the application under the "Current and Former State Employees" section.

Note:

Applications of covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP's on-line method, are not forwarded to the Tax Division.