Income Tax E-File Section Manager (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR OPT. 2)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
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: 04/11/2025
Salary: $7,966 - $8,750/mo. ($95,592 - $105,000/yr)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: GB-062
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Position Overview
Would you like to work for a professional organization which provides steady hours and an exceptional benefits package? How about a workplace with career and personal growth opportunities? Then consider working for the Illinois Department of Revenue. We are hiring an Income Tax e-File Section Manager (Public Service Administrator opt. 2) for our Electronic Commerce Division located in Springfield IL. This position is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the Department’s various electronic filing processes for our Individual Income Tax returns. If you are self-motivated and work well with others, then we want you! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply now before time runs out!
Essential Functions
- Under administrative direction, oversees and coordinates the Modernized e-File (MeF) system by evaluating the regulations, requirements, business rules, compliance edits and calculations, and rejects and acknowledgement programs.
- Plans, monitors and directs the activities of the Income Tax e-File unit.
- Serves as project manager for the Division Manager, e.g. IL-1040 year-end testing, electronic filing testing with software developers, and implementation of new programs.
- Serves as a full line supervisor.
- Performs extensive research and analysis of the most complex or sensitive tax issues including potential fraud.
- Evaluates and monitors legislation, prepares impact statements and recommends changes to proposed legislation to enhance efficiency of processing and tax collection.
- Serves as a Program Area Technical Expert (PATE) to the Office of publications Management regarding new and revised form changes.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings to keep apprised of current projects and provides input into meeting goals and objectives.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting, finance, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of experience in project management. (e.g., plan and coordinate project schedules, make project assignments, create technical documentation as needed, report on progress of project to management, adhere to budgets and keep projects on track for successful completion within specification).
- Three (3) years of experience in a professional tax, accounting, or finance role.
- Three (3) years of experience working with State and Federal tax laws, rules, and regulations.
- Three (3) years of experience working with electronic filing and payment applications (e.g., Modernized Electronic Filing (MEF) System).
- Three (3) years of experience working with software developers to develop electronic filing applications (i.e., establish schemas, business rules, edits and requirements).
- Three (3) years of experience working with GenTax or similar integrated tax processing software.
- Three (3) years of experience leading and supervising staff.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and fingerprint-based background check.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: REV.Interviewing@Illinois.Gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
Agency Statement
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 values 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: Springfield