Revenue Examiner 3(Audit and Compliance Division)

Introduction

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 3 openings in units of the Audit and Compliance Division. The Revenue Examiner 3 assists in conducting the most difficult and complex taxpayer examinations for the income, corporation, sales, use and excise or public services taxes, as well as leading examination teams or acting as an assistant supervisor in the office audit unit.

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!

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

What We Can Offer You:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• 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.
• These positions will be responsible for handling complex audits within the Division.
• 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.

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 taxpayers.

The Audit and Compliance Division

The Audit & Compliance Division is responsible for ensuring that all taxes due are reported accurately and in compliance with Connecticut tax laws.

Each subdivision performs audit examinations in a consistent, efficient and cost-effective manner. State tax statutes and regulations are enforced for those who do not comply voluntarily while ensuring that all taxpayers are given due process. The audit and compliance programs are administered with courteous customer service to instill integrity and fairness throughout the process.

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Nicholas Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Revenue Services this class is accountable for conducting the most difficult and complex examinations and/or leading examination teams or acting as an assistant supervisor in an office audit unit.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs most complex duties in area of field examinations and audits, computer-assisted or statistical sampling audits or the most difficult audits of self-employed or individual filers;
• Audits business establishments which have large and complex operations;
• Audits individual filers having large and complex financial portfolios;
• Analyzes and evaluates information systems, operational practices and business processes of large businesses;
• Consistently conducts audits dealing with a variety of special problems or issues;
• Assists Examiners of lower grade in resolving problems encountered in performance of assignments;
• Assists in preparing and recommending changes in regulations, policy or operating procedures;
• Replies to letters or telephone calls for an interpretation of statutory provisions concerning taxes;
• Provides technical assistance to the public and other divisions of department regarding interpretation of tax statutes;
• Acts as liaison with other tax jurisdictions exchanging tax information;
• Provides technical assistance in drafting and revising tax forms;
• Proposes legislation, regulations and administrative rulings;
• Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports and analysis;
• May supervise several audits being performed simultaneously by other Examiners in a common geographic area;
• May assist other Examiners in conducting computer-assisted audits of taxpayers' electronic accounting records;
• May train examiners on the job as necessary;
• May assist in supervision of a tax unit;
• May provide technical assistance to technology staff in support of agency audit and accounting functions;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • auditing methods, procedures, and practices;
  • accounting procedures, practices and systems of complex business corporations, partnerships and proprietorships;
  • tax accounting methods and practices;
  • appropriate tax statutes and regulations;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to
  • analyze complex accounts, tax reports and financial statements and records;
  • deal effectively with taxpayer, corporate officers, tax accountants, tax attorneys and co-workers;
  • understand, interpret and apply tax statutes
• Ability to utilize EDP systems for financial analysis;
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the full professional working level involving the interpretation and application of tax law and fiscal principles.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is at the level of a Revenue Examiner 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training in accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• Examination requirements met in any of the following may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certificate in Management Accounting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.