Summer Sports Camp Counselor (Morehead Recreation Center)

About the role

Under immediate supervision, for a period of six to twelve months, this position involves structured classroom and on-the-job training focusing on various facets of Agency-wide activities and operations related to tax processing. The role includes receiving assignments of a routine nature in specific phases of the tax examining process, completing a combination of classroom and on-the-job training in tax laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, research methods, communication skills, and computer usage/concepts. After successful completion, the trainee will qualify through promotion to fill targeted vacancies as a Revenue Tax Specialist I.

Responsibilities

• Receive structured classroom and on-the-job training involving various facets of Agency-wide activities and operations relative to the processing of all types of taxes.
• Complete assignments of a routine nature in specific phases of the tax examining process.
• Complete a combination of classroom and on-the-job training in tax laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, research methods, communication skills, and computer usage/concepts.
• Receive basic technical training in specialized operations to assist in priority situations.
• Qualify through promotion to fill targeted vacancies as a Revenue Tax Specialist I after successful completion of the on-the-job and classroom instruction.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree or 8 years supportive tax-related experience.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to profit from training received and become knowledgeable about the various tax laws and regulations enforced.
• Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and other employees.
• Ability to absorb and understand a variety of information regarding the development and utilization of tax analysis techniques.
• Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply quickly and accurately without a calculator.
• Ability to learn the utilization of computer software and equipment.
• Able to obtain and/or convey necessary information in a tactful and diplomatic manner under difficult conditions.
• Maturity and stability to make personal adjustments as necessitated by work assignments, job pressures, and demands.
• Ability to converse and communicate clearly with taxpayers and their representatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree or 8 years of supportive tax-related experience.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to profit from training received and become knowledgeable about the various tax laws and regulations enforced.
• Must be able to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and other employees.
• Must be able to absorb and understand a variety of information regarding the development and utilization of tax analysis techniques.
• Must have the ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply quickly and accurately without a calculator.
• Must be able to learn the utilization of computer software and equipment.
• Must be able to obtain and/or convey necessary information in a tactful and diplomatic manner under difficult conditions.
• Must demonstrate maturity and stability to make personal adjustments as necessitated by work assignments, job pressures, and demands.
• Must be able to converse and communicate clearly with taxpayers and their representatives.

Skills

• Understanding of tax laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform research methods and utilize communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer usage and concepts.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including a comprehensive health and dental program and a wide range of supplemental insurance programs.
• Pension program with options tailored to meet employees' needs.
• Other benefits such as holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.

Pay

Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.

Schedule

Work hours: 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Contact

Location: Dept. of Rev/Acct Processing/Central Processing Bureau 101 West Jefferson Springfield, IL
Contact: A & R Shared Services Center 101 West Jefferson St., WIB Mail code 3-110 Springfield, IL 62702
Phone: 217/782-6238