Job Description
Agency Overview: The Department of Revenue's core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management.
Vision Statement: Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused, and transparent.
Office of Appeals: The Office of Appeals is responsible for resolving disputed tax matters in an informal and expeditious manner. The Office is seeking a Tax Auditor II to perform the following duties:
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- Reviews pre and post assessment cases, amended or suspended tax returns by analyzing financial reports, records, and other documents of individuals, partnerships, and businesses (sole proprietorships, corporations, etc.) to determine validity of claimed adjustments per established rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Completes cases referred for hearing; analyzes all relevant factual information pertaining to cases including all material in the files and Department computer systems, researches legal materials cited during the audit/assessment process to ensure legal foundation.
- Notifies taxpayer of the appeal hearing, explain the hearing process, inform them of their rights and schedule the hearing.
- Conducts appeal hearings to provide the taxpayers an opportunity to present evidence for consideration and to hear the Department's position on the tax issue under appeal.
- Completes detailed letters of determination, settlement recommendations and memoranda consulting with senior staff on setting forth the Office's recommendations, including correct findings of fact, reasoning, and conclusions of law.
- Develops settlement recommendations based on audit investigations, evidence presented at hearings, and the evaluation of the hazards of litigation.
- Prepares settlement agreements that are complete, accurate and in compliance with law; approves settlements within delegated authority and negotiates as authorized.
- Negotiates with opposing parties, when appropriate, to reach resolution which is in the interest of parties
- May provide guidance to less experienced appeals officers.
- Updates case tracking system by entering accurate and timely case information.
- Provides technical assistance to agency staff regarding tax liability of individuals, partnerships, businesses and corporations.
- Performs any other assigned duty that management determines is necessary to ensure efficient tax administration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the laws, rules and policies governing the activities of the Office of Appeals.
- Knowledge of trustee tax (sales/use, withholding, etc.)
- Knowledge of audit procedures, methods and techniques
- Knowledge of Massachusetts and federal laws, regulations, rulings, and court decisions governing taxation.
- Advanced research and analytical skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of state laws governing administrative hearings.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting, auditing, or tax examination or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
II. A graduate degree in accounting, business administration, or business management may be substituted for the required experience.
Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.