Revenue Examiner 2 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4799620) Apply  Revenue Examiner 2 Salary $49,961.60 - $74,692.80 Annually Location State of Iowa - Remote, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-02007 Agency 625 Iowa Department of Revenue Division Alcohol & Tax Compliance Division Opening Date 01/21/2025 Closing Date 2/2/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Samantha Basar samantha.basar@iowa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Compliance Bureau is currently seeking a Revenue Examiner 2to join the Sales and Withholding 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: + Degree in any field and experience equal to 3+ years in professional accounting, auditing, or tax preparation + 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 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. Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: 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. 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Your success is our priority! 01 Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa. + Yes - I understand and agree. + No 02 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq? + No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq + Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq 03 Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field? + Yes + No 04 Do you have 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? + I have 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 + I do not have 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 05 Are you a current State of Iowa employee? IF YES - Do you have 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? + I am not a current State of Iowa employee + I am a current State of Iowa employee and I do have 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 + I am a current State of Iowa employee BUT DO NOT have 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 06 Are you a current State of Iowa employee? If YES - DO you have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to twelve months of full-time work as a Revenue Examiner 1? + I am not a current State of Iowa employee + I am a current State of Iowa employee and I do have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to twelve months of full-time work as a Revenue Examiner 1 + I am a current State of Iowa employee BUT do not have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to twelve months of full-time work as a Revenue Examiner 1 Required Question Employer State of Iowa Agency 625 Iowa Department of Revenue Address Hoover State Office Building, 4th Floor 1305 E Walnut St Des Moines, Iowa, 50319 Website https://revenue.iowa.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email