Tax Unit Supervisor 1

About the role

Under limited supervision, at the full-performance level, plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of permanent employees administering tax laws relating to desk audits of taxpayer accounts. Responsible for the review of work items associated with returns and payments. Must have knowledge of various state tax laws. Develop and modify procedures; exercise independent judgment in recommending and initiating actions necessary to carry out responsibilities delegated by the Assistant Director of the Tax Account Administration Division. Write letters and memoranda regarding issues and procedures pertinent to the operation of the unit. Evaluate employees, including recommendations for hiring, disciplinary action, certification, and pay increases. Meet with administrators and other unit managers to coordinate new or revised procedures and tax forms. Contact taxpayers and their representatives by phone regarding the accounts processed by the unit. Must evaluate and review employees’ work for accuracy and compliance with tax laws and regulations. Performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of permanent employees administering tax laws relating to desk audits of taxpayer accounts.
• Review work items associated with returns and payments.
• Develop and modify procedures; exercise independent judgment in recommending and initiating actions necessary to carry out responsibilities delegated by the Assistant Director of the Tax Account Administration Division.
• Write letters and memoranda regarding issues and procedures pertinent to the operation of the unit.
• Evaluate employees, including recommendations for hiring, disciplinary action, certification, and pay increases.
• Meet with administrators and other unit managers to coordinate new or revised procedures and tax forms.
• Contact taxpayers and their representatives by phone regarding the accounts processed by the unit.
• Evaluate and review employees’ work for accuracy and compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

Employment requires a fingerprint-based criminal-background check to be provided at the West Virginia Tax Division’s expense. Failing to initiate the process or cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of, or dismissal from, employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered. The chosen applicant will also be subject to a tax compliance check.

Qualifications

• Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: Experience as described below may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in tax related auditing or accounting work.
• Substitution: Master's degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, financial management, or a closely related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.
• Special Requirement: Six (6) semester hours of accounting is required for the supervision of taxpayer service representatives, tax audit clerks (trainees, clerks or seniors) and revenue agents and must be completed within one (1) year of appointment or promotion.

Skills

Knowledge of various state tax laws; ability to develop and modify procedures; exercise independent judgment; write letters and memoranda; evaluate employees; meet with administrators and unit managers; contact taxpayers and representatives; evaluate and review work for accuracy and compliance.

Benefits

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $39,461 - $57,037.