Revenue Service Specialist

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Alcohol & Tax Operations Division is currently seeking a Revenue Service Specialist 3 to join the Taxpayer Services team.

The Operations Division functions as the central hub for both alcohol and tax-related processes and procedures. This division is responsible for administering the transportation and distribution of wholesale alcoholic liquor to more than 2,000 privately-owned retailers across Iowa, ensuring they are delivered on time and in good condition. Additionally, this division manages tax documents, payments and mail, as well as offering invaluable assistance to taxpayers for filing requirements and procedures.

• Assisting taxpayers in meeting their Iowa tax obligation by providing general to complex tax assistance covering multiple tax types (individual, corporate, excise, inheritance, fiduciary, sales/use, franchise, partnership, rent reimbursement and withholding), as well as directing customers to online and other resources. This assistance may be over the phone, in-person, and/or across all communication channels.
• Resolving escalated and complex Taxpayer Service contacts and correspondence and applying informed judgment in arriving at an appropriate conclusion for the taxpayer.
• Mentoring and assisting in the training and development of employees.
• Being able to assist the supervisor by instructing employees, answering questions, distributing and balancing the workload, and checking work.
• Works as a member/leader of special or ongoing projects, such as drafting and/or reviewing tax forms, instructions, and Department publications.
• This position will require 100% in-office work at the Hoover building.

• Experience in a call center environment providing general to complex tax assistance covering multiple tax types.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, reviewing, examining or assisting with complex questions regarding tax returns.
• Experience mentoring or training relating to tax procedures and/or technical information.
• Experience as a member/leader of special or ongoing projects impacting organization or process improvement.
• Customer service experience.

• Customer and Personal Service - Principles and processes for providing customer and personal service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Deductive Reasoning – Applying general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Economics and Accounting – Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good. If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place.

Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position.

The successful candidate will be required to work on-site in the Hoover Building in Des Moines, with remote opportunities as it meets business needs.

A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate.

Effective July 1st, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their household will not be able to play any Iowa Lottery games.

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