Specialist, Tax Compliance (REPOST)

Examines and verifies the books and records of individuals, partnerships, and corporate taxpayers to determine their liability to the City and School District for various business or income taxes. Performs audits in the office and at taxpayer's or accountant's office or location convenient to the taxpayer. Handles routine to moderately complex accounts and performs field audits.

Responsibilities

• Investigates compliance of individuals and businesses with City laws and ordinances (e.g., tax laws regarding registration and filing).
• Classifies and summarizes taxpayers' records.
• Issues audit reports of findings.
• Prepares assessment and refund forms.
• Compiles audit work papers.
• Assists in filling out tax returns, completing determinations regarding tax liability, completing appropriate registrations, and additional taxpayer customer service functions.
• Confers with taxpayers or legal representatives and provides explanations of audit findings.
• Assists in processing tax returns.
• Selects returns for audit.
• Remains abreast of applicable tax laws, regulations, and judicial decisions that relate to City taxes.
• Attends Department of Finance Treasurer's hearings and Court proceedings to support City assessments of additional taxes.
• Files actions against delinquent taxpayers who do not respond to warnings.
• Reviews various reports or forms to ensure their accuracy and completeness (e.g., tax due, penalty, and interest tax rate).
• Works with outside agencies such as the Liquor Control Board, URA, City Law Department, and others.
• Appears as a witness in Common Pleas and/or other courts to explain audit findings.
• Maintains records and prepares accurate reports (e.g., monthly activities, audit findings, etc.) as requested or required.
• Takes photographs or videotapes and posts signs (e.g., Notice of Delinquent Tax Sales).
• May voluntarily work evenings and weekends as needed; Compensatory time and pay may be accrued.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below):

• A complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• City Residents Only: Applicants must be City of Pittsburgh residents at the time of application and must remain a resident throughout employment.
• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

Qualifications

• Work Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience in billing and/or customer service. Experience working with taxes is preferred. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• Education/Training: An Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a business-related field.
• Equivalency: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement of four (4) years.

Pay

$53,715 per year.

This position is included in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the collective Bargaining Agreement.