Tax Examiner II

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. 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.

The Tax Administration Division is responsible for fostering voluntary compliance and narrowing the tax gap by identifying, educating, and auditing noncompliant taxpayers. The Tax Administration Division audits the tax returns of businesses and individuals filed, including sales/use, meals, rooms occupancy and special fuels, are subject to examination by the Tax Administration Division staff.

Tax Examiner II’s in the Contact Center of the Personal Income Tax Bureau are required to perform all or some of the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide the highest level of professional service
• Represent DOR in direct public dealings
• Answer telephone inquiries
• Resolve written inquiries
• Make account transactions
• Review and adjust tax returns
• Provide technical assistance by interpreting and explaining state tax laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures
• Responsible for being proficient in use of Geni Sys, Mass Tax Connect  and other systems
• Perform related tasks as requested
• Contact Center employees have limited flextime and predominantly provide phone support to the taxpayers of the Commonwealth.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting, auditing or tax examining work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

I. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for the required experience.*

* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

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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.