Job opening: Tax Examining Technician Examination Technician (12 month Register)
Salary: $44 117 - 74 110 per year
Published at: Nov 05 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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Duties
WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF EMPLOYED (SBSE) DIVISION?
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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
SBSE EXAM - Examination Operations
Two (2) positions to be filled in any of the following locations: CHESTERFIELD, MO (MO1833); SPRINGFIELD, MO (MO1993); ST. LOUIS, MO (MO0106); KANSAS CITY, MO (MO1937); LEES SUMMIT, MO (MO2008); CHICAGO, IL (IL0236); DOWNERS GROVE, IL (IL2337); FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL (IL2528); MATTESON, IL (IL2563); ORLAND PARK, IL (IL2549); SPRINGFIELD, IL (IL2454); DETROIT, MI (MI0800); GRAND RAPIDS, MI (MI2210)
Two (2) positions to be filled in any of the following locations: COLUMBIA, SC (SC0068); JACKSONVILLE, FL (FL0067); WEST PALM BEACH, FL (FL1328); GUAYNABO, PR (PR4065); SAN JUAN, PR (PR4062); DAYTONA BEACH, FL (FL1382); MELBOURNE, FL (FL1361); MIAMI, FL (FL0061); OCALA, FL (FL2668); PANAMA CITY, FL (FL3007); PENSACOLA, FL (FL3279); SARASOTA, FL (FL3100); ST PETERSBURG, FL (FL1005); TALLAHASSEE, FL (FL1407); TAMPA, FL (FL2402); Plantation, FL (FL2437)
Three (3) positions to be filled in any of the following locations: HOUSTON, TX (TX0297); HOUSTON, TX (TX2298); NEW ORLEANS, LA (LA1336); OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (OK1356); FARMERS BRANCH, TX (TX0302); SAN ANTONIO, TX (TX2982)
Four (4) positions to be filled in any of the following locations for: LOS ANGELES, CA (CA0150); LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA (CA0521); MESA, AZ (AZ6886); SAN DIEGO, CA (CA0316); SAN MARCOS, CA (CA6921)
Four (4) positions to be filled in any of the following locations: DES MOINES, IA (IA0112); WEST DES MOINES, IA (IA1527); CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IA1550); CHICAGO, IL (IL0236); DOWNERS GROVE, IL (IL2337); SPRINGFIELD, IL (IL2454); FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL (IL2528); ORLAND PARK, IL (IL2549); SCHILLER PARK, IL (IL2558); MATTESON, IL (IL2563); OVERLAND PARK, KS (KS1603); WICHITA, KS (KS1615); DETROIT, MI (MI0800); FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (MI2097); PONTIAC, MI (MI2181); GRAND RAPIDS, MI (MI2210); ANN ARBOR, MI (MI2218); FLINT, MI (MI3022); ST. PAUL, MN (MN1600); BLOOMINGTON, MN (MN1675); ST. LOUIS, MO (MO0106); CHESTERFIELD, MO (MO1833); KANSAS CITY, MO (MO1937); SPRINGFIELD, MO (MO1993); LEES SUMMIT, MO (MO2008); FARGO, ND (ND0046); OMAHA, NE (NE0051); RAPID CITY, SD (SD0035); SIOUX FALLS, SD (SD1317); WAUKESHA, WI (WI1696); MILWAUKEE, WI (WI1720); MADISON, WI (WI1784)
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
This assistance work will be provided to the following groups: regular field and integrated. This position involves detailed paraprofessional support duties related to the examination of tax returns and/or the investigation of alleged tax fraud performed by Internal Revenue Agents. The technician is responsible for a segment or phase of the audit or investigation as assigned by the Supervisory Internal Revenue Agent, which will serve as an integral part in completing and closing the audit or assignment.
As instructed by the Revenue Agent, independently locates, searches, and documents specific information from records of individuals, corporations, banks, brokerage firms, etc. This information may be gathered from digital or paper accounting records, files, computer printouts, etc. Participates in determining which information is appropriate and at what point sufficient information has been gathered. Analyzes taxpayer records, third party records and financial data to identify trends and patterns. Identifies and reports discrepancies and inconsistencies to the agent. Documents the facts and/or evidence obtained to ensure that appropriate facts are available for the Revenue Agent to reach a sound conclusion.
Independently prepares, verifies, and assembles work papers, schedules and exhibits, and related documentation that reflect the presentation of facts and the analysis performed. These may include, but are not limited to, travel and entertainment, bad debt reserve, depreciation, source of income, tax credits, balancing bank statements, other expense schedules, chart of account, etc. Reconciles subsidiary accounts with general ledger control accounts for receivables, payables, work-in-progress, inventory and property accounts. Also assists in the preparation of examination reports including the computation of tax liability using Report Generation Software (RGS) or other software. In addition, prepares and assembles work papers and exhibits in the case file.
This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.
Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-06: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience using automated systems (i.e., Accurint, FinCen, and IDRS) to research a taxpayer and provide a written report of findings; Experience recognizing indications of tax fraud and abuse; Experience communicating with customers orally or in writing in a variety of situations to document and summarize information obtained from various third parties; Experience using spreadsheets to assist in interpreting data and preparing reports; Experience performing phone duties, and proposed adjustments to income, deductions, payments and/or taxes.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience using business tax law, the IRM, the IRC, IRS enforcement actions, tax forms, notices, bills, and other documents to assist/advise the revenue agent and/or group manager; Experience using automated systems (i.e., Accurint, FinCen, and IDRS) to conduct research and analysis of taxpayer information and provide a written report of findings; Experience using investigative/probing techniques to solicit relevant information; Experience using spreadsheets to assist in interpreting data and preparing reports; Experience communicating specialized information orally or in writing with internal and external customers and provide clear and concise replies to taxpayers or their representative.
For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.
Education
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to
Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click
here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or
here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Contacts
- Address SBSE EXAM - Examination Deputy Operations
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
US
- Name: IRS Philadelphia External
- Email: [email protected]