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Revenue Examiner 1

Audit and Compliance Division

Recruitment # 250605-8657AR-001

Location Hartford, CT Norwich, CT Waterbury, CT

Date Opened 6/9/2025 1:45:00 PM

Salary $78,296*- $101,215/year (*New state employees start at minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 6/24/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Are you an experienced accounting professional with a diverse skillset in audit and compliance functions? If so, we invite you to explore this anticipated opportunity to join one of the states leading regulatory agencies!

The State of Connecticut (http://www.ct.gov/) , Department of Revenue Services (DRS (http://www.ct.gov/drs) ) is seeking to fill current and future Revenue Examiner 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8657AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) openings in units of the Audit and Compliance Division. The Audit Division assists in conducting taxpayer examinations for the income, corporation, sales, use and excise or public services taxes.

Please note, this is an anticipated posting to gather applications for future position approvals. Applications submitted to this recruitment may be accessed for up to a year, unless notified. We encourage all who are interested and meet the minimum qualifications to apply!

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

What We Can Offer You:

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

+ Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024.

+ With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ Positions located in Hartford, Norwich and Waterbury.

+ Full-time, 40 hours per week, hybrid positions

+ Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

ABOUT OUR AGENCY

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Revenue Services is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.

DRS endeavors to provide fair, consistent and efficient services to administer the tax laws of the State of Connecticut. We advocate for sound tax policy and strive to collect tax revenue in an accurate, timely and reliable fashion to support and fund the crucial services to all of Connecticut's citizens. We provide the highest degree of integrity, professionalism, and excellent customer service for our tax payers.

The Audit and Compliance Division

Units assigned to the Audit and Compliance Division conduct both field and office audits. Many of the issues addressed by the units are highly complex and require staff with exceptional knowledge of both federal and state taxation. Examiners within the Audit & Compliance Division may be required to travel both within Connecticut and throughout all 50 states in an effort to contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the State of Connecticut. Examiners are expected to have broad technical tax expertise, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a high level of integrity and professionalism.

YOUR ROLE

As a Revenue Examiner 1, you will:

+ Fulfill the agency's mission of collecting taxes that are due;

+ Educate the taxpayer and increase voluntary compliance;

+ Ensure compliance with state statutes and increase state revenues through audit assessments and future voluntary compliance through the audit education of the taxpayer's statutory filing requirements;

+ Audit taxes, to ensure proper and accurate reporting and compliance with Connecticut tax laws.

More details can be found in the class specification (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8657AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) .

Here at DRS, we’re committed to administering the state’s tax system fairly, courteously, and efficiently. We believe the way to do this is to partner the skills, creativity, and resourcefulness of our workforce with the best technologies available. Our employees are dedicated to public service and have many opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join our team and discover why we are a phenomenal place to work!

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Samantha Rivera at [email protected] ([email protected]?subject=Applicant Support:DRS Revenue Examiner 1 250605-8657AR-001)

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Labor and Revenue Services (Audit Division), this class is accountable for conducting or assisting in the examination of financial records and accounts of business and of individual taxpayers to insure accuracy of tax liability.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES: Provides technical assistance to taxpayers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Performs a limited range of related duties in the examination of financial records;

+ Prepares for audits by reviewing tax returns, prior audit reports and other available data preliminary to the audit;

+ In conducting a field audit, meets with taxpayers to discuss audit procedures, answers questions and obtains necessary information and records, then examines and verifies business and financial records;

+ In conducting an office audit, reviews tax returns and supporting documents filed by taxpayers;

+ Prepares papers supporting all adjustments;

+ Computes assessments; reviews and discusses audit findings with taxpayer and/or representative to illustrate how tax laws and rulings apply to taxpayer's specific operations and support audit results;

+ Prepares statistical and narrative reports explaining and supporting audit results;

+ Answers taxpayers inquiries such as how to fill out a tax return and what records must be maintained;

+ May participate in hearings of disputed cases;

+ Performs related duties as required.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES

+ Audit Division

+ Conducts or assists in conducting taxpayer examinations for the income, corporation, sales, use and excise or public services taxes.

+ Taxpayer Services Division

+ Provides technical assistance to taxpayers;

+ Assists taxpayers in completing state tax returns and other related documents;

+ Assists in resolution of disputed bills or collection notices;

+ Obtains information from taxpayers and determines how tax laws and rulings apply to taxpayer’s operations;

+ Researches and provides written responses to technical questions concerning state taxes;

+ Assists in creation and revision of tax publications, tax forms and training materials;

+ Represents division on interdepartmental committees;

+ Speaks about state taxes before practitioners and taxpayers;

+ May assist in training lower level staff and temporaries;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Knowledge of professional auditing methods, procedures and practices;

+ accounting procedures, practices and systems of complex business corporations, partnerships and proprietorships;

+ tax accounting methods and practices;

+ appropriate tax statutes;

+ Skills

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ analyze complex accounts, tax reports and financial statements and records;

+ comprehend and apply tax statutes;

+ prepare clear, concise, comprehensive narrative and statistical reports and papers;

+ utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at a paraprofessional level.

NOTE:

+ This experience is interpreted as work performed at the level of a full charge bookkeeper with responsibility for maintenance, reconciliation and balancing of a complete set of financial records. Work at this level requires exercise of independent judgment in applying bookkeeping and some basic accounting principles.

+ For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of Assistant Accountant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ Successful completion of an Accounting Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience and Special Experience.

+ College training in accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

+ A Master's degree in accounting may be substituted for one (1) year of the General and Special Experience.

+ Examination requirements met in any of the following may be substituted for one (1) year of the General and Special Experience: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certificate in Management Accounting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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