Sales & Use Tax ICB Conferee (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)
Chicago, IL, US, 60661
Agency: Department of Revenue
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2024
Salary: $7,966 - $8,750/mo.; ($95,592 - $105,000/yr.)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: GB-062
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Revenue must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
The Illinois Department of Revenue is seeking to hire two Conferees for the Informal Conference Board (ICB). As part of a professional staff, conferees conduct assignments regarding various state and local tax issues involved in disputes over proposed sales and use tax audit assessments that can involve large dollar amounts. Assignments can be with individuals or businesses from small mom and pop to the largest companies in the United States and can include highly complex issues. In addition to state and local tax experience, the ideal candidates will be organized, able to work independently and collaboratively, possess strong communication skills and report writing experience. Conferees conduct independent research and prepare technical analysis of issues based upon tax laws, regulations and legal precedents. Conferees work with taxpayers, their representatives, department legal staff and the audit teams in addressing the issues included in assignments. Conferees set and lead conferences with taxpayers and their representatives to achieve equitable resolutions of tax disputes. When appropriate, or in response to offers from taxpayers, conferees negotiate settlements for review and approval of the ICB administrator. Conferees write highly technical recommendations for resolution of their assignments.
The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, twelve holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).
Essential Functions
- Under administrative direction, receives and conducts assignments of a highly complex and technical tax nature involving proposed state sales and use tax liabilities, penalties and claims for refund.
- Analyzes case files, tax returns, audit reports and other documents such as financial statements, contracts, valuation reports, appraisals, affidavits, trust agreements, partnership agreements, etc.
- Prepares for conferences dealing with highly complex accounting issues, with taxpayers and/or their representatives.
- Prepares proposed dispositions for the ICB Administrator indicating acceptance or rejection of taxpayer proposals based of information cited at conferences and the information reviewed regarding the audit issues.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher level of education with 21 progressive credit hours earned from courses in accounting, tax auditing, tax law or fiscal management.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting, auditing or law; particularly as they relate to state and local taxation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Six (6) years of experience conducting extensive research and applying sales and use tax laws, regulations and legal precedents on a variety of highly complex issues.
- Six (6) years of experience working with and applying auditing principles, practices, methods and techniques.
- Six (6) years of experience working with various types of financial records (i.e., financial statements, general ledgers, 10K reports, accounting system reports, etc.).
- Four (4) years of experience independently conducting meetings or conferences.
- Four (4) years of experience writing detailed reports using analysis from multiple sources.
- Six (6) years of experience using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook and other common software.
- Six (6) years of experience negotiating proposed dispositions acceptable between two contesting parties.
- Four (4) years of experience analyzing complex systems of accounting inherent in the operation of large commercial, industrial and financial enterprises (i.e., SAP, Vertex, etc.).
- Six (6) years of experience working with individual and corporate entities and those representing them, including accountants, CPAs, lawyers or internal Agency staff.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to pass fingerprint background check and a tax compliance check.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5pm
Work Location: 555 West Monroe Street, Chicago IL 60661
Agency Contact: Brent Stice
Email: brent.stice@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-524-1393
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) administers Illinois tax laws and collects taxes in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner to provide accurate, timely, and reliable funding and information to state and local constituents. By using best practices, IDOR strives to continuously innovate and increase accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in all areas of operations and tax administration, thereby earning respect, delivering value, and being a trusted source of information.
IDOR is a professional-minded governmental entity that values its employees and invests in their success through training and engagement. IDOR value diversity, both culturally and professionally, and believes it can foster a more productive work environment best suited for serving the citizens and taxpayers of Illinois.
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago