REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST I - Hiring Now

We are hiring a confident REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST I to join our passionate team at State of Illinois in Springfield, IL.
Growing your career as a Full Time REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST I is a fantastic opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in leadership, teamwork and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST I at State of Illinois today!

The Illinois Department of Revenue is seeking to hire an individual to fill the position of Revenue Tax Specialist 1 for the Local Tax Allocation Division of the Local Government Services Bureau and Taxpayer Services Administration. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing correspondence, reviewing annexations, verifying tax locations, and analyzing remittance reports to verify the accuracy of records prior to the Division allocating funds to local governments. Attention to detail is a highly desirable trait.

 

The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, twelve holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).

 

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) administers Illinois tax laws and collects taxes in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner to provide accurate, timely, and reliable funding and information to state and local constituents. By using best practices, IDOR strives to continuously innovate and increase accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in all areas of operations and tax administration, thereby earning respect, delivering value, and being a trusted source of information.

 

IDOR is a professional-minded governmental entity that values its employees and invests in their success through training and engagement. IDOR values diversity, both culturally and professionally, and believes it can foster a more productive work environment best suited for serving the citizens and taxpayers of Illinois.

 

** Please Note: The anticipated start date for this position is 8/16/2023.**

 

Agency : Department of Revenue 
Closing Date/Time: 04/21/202311:59pm
Salary:  $3,856 - $5,404/monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County:  Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 25868

Job Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, at a developmental level, reviews and analyzes allocation issues and problems regarding disbursement of local tax.
• Reviews local government ordinances for comparison with IDOR records to verify compliance with statutes.
• Confers in person, by telephone and written correspondence with local government officials, taxpayers, accountants, attorneys and others to resolve taxable location conflicts or to confirm data in connection with taxable location research, various tax disbursements, statutory taxable location investigations and/or the result of taxable location investigations.
• Compiles and prepares a variety of technical tax and financial related reports as directed by the supervisor.
• Attends and participates in workshops for local officials and IDOR personnel designed to provide interpretation of rules and regulations regarding the disbursement of taxes.
• Works closely with higher level staff on procedures and test teams.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree
• Requires completion of the Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee Program.

-OR- Requires nine years’ Department of Revenue experience, including completion of the Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee Program.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and fingerprint-based background check.
• Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

** Please Note: The anticipated start date for this position is 8/16/2023.**

 

Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Work Location: IL Department of Revenue

Taxpayer Services/Local Government/Local Tax Allocation

101 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5145

Agency Contact:  

Jacki Summers

Illinois Department of Revenue - Human Resources

Willard Ice Building, 101 W Jefferson St, WIB Mail Code 5-110, Springfield, IL 62702

PHONE- Show phone number

 

Job Family: Legal, Audit & Compliance

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

We recommend a copy of your resume be included with the application.

 

Current State Employees seeking to transfer per the language of the appropriate union contract may submit a to the Agency Contact listed above or via email –  View email address on illinois.jobs2web.com .

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• View email address on illinois.jobs2web.com
• View email address on illinois.jobs2web.com

 

Tracking # 34707

Benefits of working as a REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST I in Springfield, IL:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary