Tax Audit Section Chief

The Compliance Division seeks applicants who are self-motivated, adaptable, and good with the management of people and projects. This dynamic position involves direct supervisory and analytical work for the Vermont Department of Taxes and could work from home up to four days a week. The position will work as part of a statewide compliance audit team overseeing statewide audits, ongoing development and implementation of data driven discoveries, and continued department efforts to promote voluntary compliance and tax payer education.

Responsibilities - Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervising audit staff and administering audit programs within the largest division at the Vermont Department of Taxes.
• Developing and monitoring workload, performance, and accomplishments of staff.
• Monitoring and controlling the daily workflow, adjusting schedules to meet audit program deadlines.
• Preparing reports related to audit work outcomes and activities.
• Handling of personnel issues that arise with the staff, including interviewing, hiring, annual performance evaluations and addressing discipline issues that may arise.
• Overseeing the quality of audit work and developing procedures to improve the quality of service to the taxpayers, while maintaining efficient and effective audit outcomes.
• Providing guidance on the complex tax cases, researching difficult questions and providing concise answers and guidance.
• Attending informal and/or formal hearings on tax delinquency matters and serve as a department witness and testify at the hearings, as applicable

The hourly salary rate for this position ranges from $34.96 to $54.82, and State of Vermont benefits are very competitive. The starting salary for this position may be negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. The annual salary for this position ranges from approximately $72,716 to $114,025 The annual salary range reflects the minimum and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. The annual salary is calculated based on 2080 hours of annual compensation and does not include authorized overtime or other compensation. It also does not include any time taken off payroll.

About the Compliance Division
The Compliance Division serves to supervise the appropriate payment of taxes throughout the state. Compliance works to reduce problems of delinquency and underpayment and to ensure that taxpayers are compliant with the law. The division fosters early intervention through educational assistance for all taxpayers. The Compliance Division consists of field and desk auditors, as well as collections staff.

Background Checks:

Vermont Department of Taxes (VDT) Background Checks: This position will primarily support the Department of Taxes. Candidates must agree to be fingerprinted and pass a background check to be eligible for this position, which will involve access to sensitive federal tax information. Background checks are required by the Internal Revenue Service and are authorized under Vermont law. 3 V.S.A. * 241. In accordance with VDT Standard Operating Procedure 2018-01, Background Investigations, Vermont and national criminal record checks will be conducted on all candidates. This requirement shall not apply to the following: current classified State employees seeking transfer, promotion, or demotion into a VDT classified position, or those who are exercising re-employment (RIF) rights. Candidates will have the right to withdraw their application before fingerprinting or a background check is conducted.

This position, Tax Audit Section Chief (Job Requisition #53074), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Alysha.Leroux@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are normally performed in a standard office setting. Incumbents can anticipate some stressful situations and strong differences of opinion with taxpayers and their representatives. Workload will vary but remain heavy. Priorities will often have to be adjusted to meet deadlines. Occasional travel requires private means of transportation.

Bachelor's degree or higher AND five (5) years or more of experience at a professional level in tax examination, accounting, auditing, or business administration.

OR

CPA or RPA AND three (3) years or more of experience at a professional level in tax examination, accounting, auditing, or business administration.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent AND seven (7) years or more of experience at a professional level in tax examination, accounting, auditing or business administration.

OR

Four (4) years or more of experience as a Tax Field Auditor IV, Tax Examiner V, or higher.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, public or business administration.

Two years or more of supervisory experience.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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