Revenue Auditor I

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is seeking highly motivated individuals for Revenue Auditor positions. We seek candidates with a business-centered educational background - with a focus on accounting - and an ability to critically think, work independently, and effectively communicate both within the organization and to external stakeholders. IDOR administers Illinois tax laws and collects taxes in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner and an auditor's duties and responsibilities are to ensure taxpayer compliance of various tax laws. This auditor position can include a variety of roles, from conducting field examinations to supporting functions of the audit process.

The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, thirteen holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).

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.

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor ("OEIG") or may be subject to a fine.

Please Note: The anticipated start date for this position is 7/8/2024.

Agency : Department of Revenue

Closing Date/Time: 05/03/2024; 11:59PM

Salary: (Effective 7/1/24) Full Range $5,179-$7,341 monthly.

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 2

Plan/BU: RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 36730

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, conducts audits of Illinois and/or out-of-state taxpayers subject to one or more taxes administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR):

• Examines appropriate operating asset, capital and liability accounts for completeness and accuracy:

• Prepares detailed computerized reports upon conclusion of audits containing scope and procedures followed, extent of testing and summary of findings and recommendations:

• Confers with taxpayers or their representatives to discuss findings and explain the significant provisions of the applicable tax act(s) as pertains to specific issues, obtain missing documents or obtain additional information:

• Participates, as a team member, in the more complex Illinois and out-of-state audits receiving and completing selected segments of the accounts being audited:

• Receives advanced classroom and/or on-the-job training involving new or revised statutes, rules and regulations, policies and procedures and audit methods and techniques to enhance auditing skills and knowledge.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, business management, business education, economics, mathematics, statistics, or finance with a minimum of fifteen semester hours of progressive coursework in accounting.

• OR- Requires possession of a bachelor's degree with a minimum of fifteen semester hours of progressive coursework in accounting including one class in taxation or auditing and five years of work experience in the Revenue Tax Specialist Series (specifically, one year as a Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee, three years as a Revenue Tax Specialist I and one year as a Revenue Tax Specialist II).

• Requires successful completion of the Revenue Auditor Trainee program.

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.

• Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.

• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Requires ability to lift and carry work above shoulder level to place on or remove from shelves.

• 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: IL Dept of Revenue

Audit Bureau- - Sales & Miscellaneous Taxes/Springfield Field

101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Agency Contact:

REV.PostingQuestions@Illinois.gov

Illinois Department of Revenue

• Human Resources

Willard Ice Building, 101 W Jefferson St, WIB Mail Code 5-110, Springfield, IL 62702

PHONE- 217-524-3954

Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

We recommend a copy of your resume be included with the application.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Tracking #'s: 36138-36139

Nearest Major Market: Springfield