Title:  Senior Tax Specialist

Overview

There has never been a better time to bring your values and talents to the collaborative team at the Vermont Department of Taxes. The rewarding work we do supports this brave little state and helps shape its future. We work with the taxpayers and the public to help educate and assist with tax compliance and so much more. Discover new opportunities, learn new skills, and solve problems with our dedicated and supportive team.

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your background in business and customer service to improve both local and state government? Do you want to assist Vermonters with work that impacts virtually every person in our state? 

The Senior Tax Specialist will focus on administrative, financial, legal, and advisory work for the Department. The position will work directly with Taxpayer Services Director, Assistant Director, Operation Manager, Section Chiefs, and others.

The primary responsibility will be to form and lead a team to focus on appeals within Taxpayer Services. This will ensure timely and consistent processing of all appeals from all sections within the division.  These may range from the simplest dispute of a $50 late file fee to the most complex high dollar corporate appeals. Responsibilities will also include the docketing of appeals for hearing, working closely with the Legal division. This position will be required to make sure examiners uphold the guidelines within the Appeals SOP. 

Candidates must agree to be fingerprinted and pass a background check to be eligible for this position, which will involve access to sensitive federal tax information. Background checks are required by the Internal Revenue Service and are authorized under Vermont law. 3 V.S.A. § 241. In accordance with VDT Standard Operating Procedure 2018-01, Background Investigations, Vermont and national criminal record checks will be conducted on all candidates. Candidates will have the right to withdraw their application before fingerprinting or a background check is conducted.

We value diverse teams and are committed to creating a community of inclusions.

Who May Apply

This position, Senior Tax Specialist (Job Requisition #54194), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kimberly.Flint@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are generally performed in a standard office setting. Work outside of regular work schedule may be anticipated. Occasional travel to various in and out of state business locations may also be anticipated. Disagreements may arise with representatives of some of the corporate taxpayers which will require the use of both tact and diplomacy.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, mathematics, or a relevant field AND five (5) years or more of professional tax administration, accounting, or auditing experience.

OR

Accreditation as a CPA or Certified Internal Auditor and five (5) years or more of professional tax administration, accounting, or auditing experience.
 

Preferred Qualifications

Accounting or auditing experience in the public or governmental sectors.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

•    80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
•    Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
•    State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
•    Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
•    Tuition Reimbursement
•    Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
•    Low cost group life insurance
•    Incentive-based Wellness Program
•    Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.