Revenue Examiner 1

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a diverse skillset in audit and compliance functions? If so, we invite you to explore this anticipated opportunity to join one of the states leading regulatory agencies!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is seeking to fill current and future Revenue Examiner 1 openings in units of the Audit and Compliance Division. The Audit Division assists in conducting taxpayer examinations for the income, corporation, sales, use and excise or public services taxes.

Please note, this is an anticipated posting to gather applications for future position approvals. Applications submitted to this recruitment may be accessed for up to a year, unless notified. We encourage all who are interested and meet the minimum qualifications to apply!

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What We Can Offer You:

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024.
• With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Positions located in Hartford, Norwich and Waterbury.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week, hybrid positions
• Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

ABOUT OUR AGENCY

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Revenue Services is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.

DRS endeavors to provide fair, consistent and efficient services to administer the tax laws of the State of Connecticut. We advocate for sound tax policy and strive to collect tax revenue in an accurate, timely and reliable fashion to support and fund the crucial services to all of Connecticut's citizens. We provide the highest degree of integrity, professionalism, and excellent customer service for our tax payers.

The Audit and Compliance Division

Units assigned to the Audit and Compliance Division conduct both field and office audits. Many of the issues addressed by the units are highly complex and require staff with exceptional knowledge of both federal and state taxation. Examiners within the Audit & Compliance Division may be required to travel both within Connecticut and throughout all 50 states in an effort to contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the State of Connecticut. Examiners are expected to have broad technical tax expertise, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a high level of integrity and professionalism.

YOUR ROLE

As a Revenue Examiner 1, you will:

• Fulfill the agency's mission of collecting taxes that are due;
• Educate the taxpayer and increase voluntary compliance;
• Ensure compliance with state statutes and increase state revenues through audit assessments and future voluntary compliance through the audit education of the taxpayer's statutory filing requirements;
• Audit taxes, to ensure proper and accurate reporting and compliance with Connecticut tax laws.

More details can be found in the class specification.

Here at DRS, we’re committed to administering the state’s tax system fairly, courteously, and efficiently. We believe the way to do this is to partner the skills, creativity, and resourcefulness of our workforce with the best technologies available. Our employees are dedicated to public service and have many opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join our team and discover why we are a phenomenal place to work!

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