Tax Examiner I (Ft. Collins Service Center - IN OFFICE)
2 days ago
Fort Collins
The Taxation Division promotes voluntary compliance with all tax laws through information, education, assistance and customer service. A Tax Examiner reviews tax returns for accuracy and completeness, ensures the tax return can be processed as filed, resolves errors and contacts taxpayers to obtain any missing information. Furthermore, Tax Examiners can be responsible for analyzing accounting files, issuing refunds or bills, calculating penalty and interest, collecting delinquent taxes, handling taxpayer complaints, adjusting for discrepancies and working with other taxing authorities such as the Internal Revenue Service, local municipalities or agencies in another state. The Service Centers serve as the "face" of the Taxation Division and our team of dedicated professionals work collaboratively within the Customer Contact Group to promote voluntary compliance with tax laws through education, assistance and customer service. These Centers are located in Denver Metro, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Fort Collins, and Grand Junction in order to provide taxpayers with face to face accessibility to help with filing, payments, information, and other resources. Our Service Center location is seeking a courteous and friendly team player with experience working in a diverse, customer focused environment to serve as a Tax Examiner I. Our best Tax Examiners are adaptable and have strong computer software applications proficiency. Most of all, they possess a willingness and desire to learn and grow in an evolving atmosphere! You will be offering friendly, courteous, and complete customer service by ascertaining tax needs of all walk-ins into the Service Center. You will also be responding to questions from taxpayers via email and mailed forms. You'll be joining a close-knit team who promotes team building and supporting each other. If you're ready to enjoy the benefits of being a State employee, then this job may be for you! As a Service Center team member you will: • Direct all customers to the correct areas by identifying customers' problems and needs. Answer ambiguous questions related to all tax types when a customer is unclear or uncertain about tax forms, Statutes and Regulations, DOR policies, delinquencies and assessments., • Promote voluntary compliance with tax laws through researching customer problems, identify solutions and needs, and take corrective actions in accordance with policies, Statutes, and Regulations., • Assist with sales tax, wage withholding and income tax returns., • Coordinate protest solutions with other DOR areas and other agencies through the supervisor., • Analyze and adjust returns, accounts and customer information using DOR systems. This position will be located in our office and you will be required to work in person (Monday-Friday). Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description: H8N1XX Tax Examiner I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) AND Two (2) years of experience in customer service environment. Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field as determined by the Department may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Preferred Qualifications: • State experience with GenTax, • Demonstrated ability to communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources., • Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and thorough in completing work tasks, • Proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, • Strong problem solving skills Conditions of Employment with the CDOR: Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations. Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who: • Have an assigned State fleet vehicle, • Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position, • Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed. • Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application., • Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated., • Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter, • List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment., • Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire., • The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies. All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.