Hybrid - Accounting Clerk - Urgent Hire

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Penalty Review/ Accounting  Specialist  for an opportunity in  Phoenix, AZ, 85007

Position Title: Penalty Review/ Accounting  Specialist 

Location:  Phoenix, AZ, 85007

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Expected Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Pay Range: $20/hr. on W2.

Job Description:

• Examine and analyze data as presented by the customer applicant for consideration of abatement. 

• Request clarifying information, evaluate both testimony and evidence to make findings of fact and render decisions in conformance with procedural standards, statutes, and tax laws.

• Utilize problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills to conduct analysis of information including financial records and historical data. 

• On occasion educate taxpayers on filing requirements and recommend solutions to identified nonconformance. 

• Prepare thorough files based on analyzed decisions for hearings and testify on behalf of the Arizona Department of Revenue. 

• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology. 

• Use automated accounting systems and applications to retrieve and review data files, analyze information, and analyze financial records in conformance to reporting and procedural standards. 

Detailed Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Recommends and implements solutions to identified financial problems.

• Conducts analytical research of customer’s explanation and documented evidence.

• Analyze financial records and historical data to make findings of fact in compliance with the Arizona Revised Statutes and tax laws to render a decision. 

• Utilizes problem solving and critical thinking skills to determine compliance and noncompliance of penalties, liabilities or requirements. 

• Requires data to be compiled and input using Google Suite programs and Tax Accounting System. 

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with staff, citizens of diverse ethnic and economic groups, other governmental personnel, and others contacted in the course of the work. 

• Prepares clear, concise and complete summaries and other written communication. Presents statements of law, fact, and argument clearly and logically. 

• May represent the department at informal hearings. 

• Ability to understand and apply statutes, laws and procedures governing filing requirements and assessment of penalty and interest. 

• Ability to mathematically calculate tax, penalty and interest assessments according to department policies. 

• Knowledge of and ability to learn various tax types, policies, procedures, sources of legal reference relating to local, state and federal law, and rules of evidence. 

• Understands accounting and mathematical principles and the business environment and is able to apply analytical techniques. 

• Good verbal and written communication. 

• Able to work on multiple projects based on changing priorities.

•  Able to work independently and/or in a team setting.

•  Computer proficient. Efficiency in Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office products and other computerized systems.

•  Particularly skilled with spreadsheets. 

• Problem solving in variable situations requiring analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking within broadly defined policies and objectives. 

• Other duties are assigned as related to the position.

•  Follow established guidelines. Some college with major coursework in accounting, business, or a closely related field or two years of professional experience. 

• speaking is a plus.

Required :

• Understands accounting and mathematical principles, written and verbal communication

• Some college with major coursework in accounting, business or a closely related field or two years of professional experience

• This position is Hybrid, mostly telework