Job Description

Introduction
Looking to advance in your career at DRS? Check out this opportunity!
This (DRS) is hiring a in the Litigation Division, located in Hartford.
If you're a current DRS employee who is looking to grow your career within our agency, this may be a nice opportunity for you to consider!
POSITION DETAILS
This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 9:00am and 5:30pm.
The Litigation Division of the Legal Services Bureau is comprised of two subdivision the Litigation Subdivision and the Appellate Subdivision. Each subdivision is responsible for fulfilling statutory functions and addressing a large volume of administrative and judicial cases. The Litigation Subdivision is responsible for representing the Commissioner of Revenue Services ("Commissioner") in actions before courts, boards, and commissions including, but not limited to, tax appeals in the Connecticut Superior Court and administrative proceedings such as those occurring in front of the Freedom of Information Commission. The Litigation Subdivision is also responsible for coordinating the Commissioner's interests in bankruptcy litigation. The Appellate Subdivision is responsible for reviewing protests filed by taxpayers. Protests allow taxpayers who disagree with decisions of the Department (generally, decisions to assess a taxpayer or decisions to deny a claim for refund) to receive additional administrative review of these decisions.
This Tax Corrections Examiner 2 position will assist in the maintenance and adjustment of the financial accounting associated with the three (3) major dockets the Litigation Division manages: civil litigation and collections litigation cases; Appellate Subdivision protests; and Bankruptcy cases. The Tax Corrections Examiner 2 will report directly to a Tax Corrections Principal Examiner.
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WE CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER YOU:

• Industry leading health

, including medical and dental coverage; * Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;

• Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and
• A work culture that promotes a healthy

to all employees! 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.
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Selection Plan
Note: In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
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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.
• Resume Policy: Per

, 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

. * 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

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• 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

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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 Jake Ferrari at .
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Revenue Services this class is accountable for performing a full range of tasks involving the correction problems of a section for input into financial data systems.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Examines, analyzes and resolves the more difficult and complex correction problems of the section requiring application of a variety of tax statutes and a familiarity with the intricacies of financial data systems;
• Analyzes and adjusts billings questioned by taxpayers or other department employees, mathematically incorrect tax returns, complex registration problems or other correction problems which cannot be resolved at a lower level;
• Reads and interprets taxpayer correspondence and determines correct course of action to insure accuracy of taxpayer file data;
• Contacts taxpayers, revenue examiners, accountants or attorneys to discuss and resolve complex tax liability correction problems;
• Trains subordinates in effective methods and procedures of utilizing financial data systems;
• Suggests alternate methods of improving the work of the section;
• Assists in the preparation and updating of procedures manual pertaining to the section;
• Provides technical assistance in revising tax forms;
• May assist in assigning work to section employees;
• May review work of section employees;
• May recommend changes in existing tax legislation;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of the procedures for edit and updates of returns and assessments into financial data systems;
• Knowledge of

• the tax statutes relating to allowable deductions, computation of tax, interest and penalties and filing dates;
• basic tax accounting and auditing methods and procedures;
• Skills

• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to analyze various tax forms and statements;
• Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Six (6) years of experience in tax investigation, tax accounting, tax auditing or tax processing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved the review and analysis of edits and updates to a computer system at the level of a Tax Corrections Examiner 1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with financial accounts including researching and posting electronic returns and payments, analyzing and adjusting tax returns, and tax registration matters.
• Experience working with, and an understanding of, complex tax returns.
• Experience working with, and an understanding of, audit cases and workpapers.
• Experience working with, and an understanding of, the financial postings in CTax and associated interest calculations, particularly concerning audit matters.
• Experience communicating over the phone, email, and web messages.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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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