Revenue Accountant jobs in Ketchikan, AK

• Evaluating and analyzing appeal issues for all tax types 
• Conducting information conferences with taxpayers 
• Communicating statutes and regulations to taxpayers and coworkers and discussing appeal issues with the appeal supervisor and Department of Law 
• Conducting tax and legal research 
• Issuing written informal conference decisions 
• Understanding the tax calculation for each tax type        
• Calculating the tax based on the informal conference decision adjustments
• Posting the informal conference decision adjustments to the tax division computer system 
• Representing the Department of Revenue in a team effort with the Department of Law for all tax types at all levels of the appeal 

• All relevant accounting, auditing, tax and legal work experience is within the last 3 years 
• Demonstrated work experience using some or all of the following:  the Alaska statutes and regulations, the Internal Revenue Code and regulations, federal and state court decisions, and/or administrative and judicial procedures 
• Knowledge of general legal principles and practices 
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accounting methods 
• Ability to assemble, organize, and appraise facts, weigh evidence, analyze legal documents, conduct research using RIA and Westlaw, and reach conclusions supported by facts and the law 
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to conduct informal conferences over the telephone and by email to establish the facts and taxpayer’s position for each issue at appeal and issue clear and comprehensive written decisions for all tax types with an emphasis on complex tax cases with multiple issues
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals that disagree with your decision on an appeal issue
• Ability to work independently and to learn new tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with everyone involved in an appeal 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proofreading and editing skills and experience
• Ability to compute the tax for all tax types
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in accounting, finance, or business that includes at least 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) in accounting, auditing or tax courses. Three semester hours (four quarter hours) of business law or statistical sampling may apply toward the required credit hours. 

AND EITHER

Two years of journey level professional experience conducting informal conferences and issuing written informal conference decisions for progressively responsible appeal cases with at least three appealed issues and working with formal appeal cases. This experience is met by service as a Revenue Appeals Officer 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer. 

OR

Three years of advanced professional level experience in auditing, public accounting and/or legal tax experience. The required experience includes work such as Oil and Gas Revenue Auditor 4 or a Corporate Income Tax Auditor 4 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

OR 

Substitution: 

A juris doctor degree from an accredited law school. 

AND

Two years of advanced professional level experience in auditing, public accounting and/or legal tax experience. The required experience includes work such as Oil and Gas Auditor 4 or a Corporate Income Tax Auditor 4.

Special Note:

“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

• Cover letter, see instructions below 
• Writing sample on the research issue provided, see instructions below
• Copy of academic transcripts
• Three professional references that can be contacted regarding your application for this position including names, company name, address, phone number and email address
• Proof of juris doctorate degree if you are relying on such to meet the minimum qualifications

Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
 
For applicant password assistance, please visit the reset password page.
 
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following: