Assistant Division Manager-Sales & Misc. Taxes

Assistant Division Manager-Sales & Misc. Taxes (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt. 2A)

Agency: Department of Revenue

Closing Date/Time: 04/05/2024

Salary: $8,486 - $9,167/mo. ($101,832 - $110,000/yr.)

Job Type: Leadership & Management

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: TA-000

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Revenue must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

The Illinois Department of Revenue/Audit Program is seeking to hire an Assistant to the Field Compliance Division Manager to assist in coordinating the Division’s Sales Tax Field area with direct oversight of the Sales Tax Field Supervisory Staff. The ideal candidate for this position will be organized; well versed in the tax laws, rules & policies; adapt to change in a collaborative environment; be attentive to staff needs, and the ability able to make logical, timely decisions. The candidate will need to be able to communicate effectively with the Program’s auditing staff and management team and have experience working in a union environment.

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, thirteen holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).

Essential Functions

1. Subject to management approval, plans, directs, coordinates and manages the tax auditing activities relating to Sales & Miscellaneous Taxes within an assigned geographical area.
2. Provides advice and assistance to subordinate staff in resolving highly controversial and complex cases within the framework of applicable laws, rules and regulations.
3. Reviews and analyzes statistical reports of results or activities of staff performing Sales & Miscellaneous Tax audits to assess and evaluate operational efficiency, adherence to Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) rules and regulations, and to ensure uniform application of applicable tax laws and IDOR policies and procedures.
4. Serves as full line supervisor.
5. Conducts conferences with taxpayers, accountants, attorneys, officials and others to explain findings on the more controversial or sensitive issues.
6. Develops recommends and implements operating policies, procedures, work and performance standards.
7. Attends, prepares for and participates in upper-level management staff meetings regarding operating policies, procedures and staffing requirements and/or provides input into program and policy development.
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with coursework in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, business management, public administration, statistics, law or a related field.
2. Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of responsible administrative experience in state and/or federal tax auditing.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Four (4) years of experience developing and managing a compliance program area (including overseeing staff, managing special projects, etc.)
2. Four (4) years of experience in the process of auditing and conducting audits.
3. Four (4) years of responsible administrative work experience in state or federal tax auditing working with the Federal Income Tax Act and relating its provisions to specific issues.
4. Four (4) years of experience working with various tax laws, rules, regulations, court decisions and related acts administered by the State of Illinois.
5. Four (4) years of supervisory experience that includes staff development, application of discipline, evaluating employee performance, determining staffing needs, and establishing employee goals and objectives.
6. Four (4) years of experience using GenTax, MyTax Illinois, or similar tax software systems.
7. Four (4) years of experience with the grievance and discipline processes contained in bargaining unit contracts.
8. Four (4) years of experience speaking to various groups to convey policy and procedures in a manner easily understood by diverse audiences.
9. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel of similar spreadsheet software.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and fingerprint-based background check.
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
3. Requires access to an automobile for travel during performance of job duties.
4. Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.
5. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5pm

Work Location: 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Agency Contact:

Brent Stice
Email:
Job Family: Leadership & Management

Agency statement

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.

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Revenue’s discretion.

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