Revenue Agent (Tax Compliance Specialist)

Location

Remote/Telework Eligible (Note: Telework is not guaranteed. Employees must meet eligibility requirements, including reporting to your assigned location at least twice per pay period and obtaining supervisor approval.)

About The Role

Are you passionate about accounting and eager to make a significant impact? In this position, you will play a crucial role in examining and investigating complex income tax returns filed by individuals and organizations. Your work will ensure compliance with tax laws and contribute to the fair administration of tax regulations.

In This Role, You Will

• Independently review and analyze intricate tax returns for individuals and businesses, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Utilize your analytical skills to determine tax liabilities, identify violations of federal tax statutes, and make recommendations for both criminal prosecution and civil penalties.
• Provide valuable accounting and financial management advice to higher levels of management.
• Examine a range of financial operations and systems, gaining insights into diverse financial scenarios.
  
  

As a federal employee, you will enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for professional development and advancement. Your contributions will support public service initiatives and play a role in funding important domestic programs and national defense efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed audit statements, including schedules and exhibits reflecting final adjustments, tax liabilities, and additions for various taxpayers, including individuals, corporations, and trusts.
• Conduct independent examinations and investigations of tax returns, focusing on complex cases involving hidden or concealed income.
• Review financial and operational data for exempt organizations, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and advising on exemptions.
• Evaluate qualified retirement plans to ensure adherence to qualification, reporting, and tax requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following educational requirements:

• A Certificate as a CPA or a bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting plus 6 semester hours in related subjects such as business law, economics, or financial systems.
  
  

Specialized Experience

• For the GS-5 level, education alone is sufficient. For higher grades (GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12), you must meet additional specialized experience or education requirements:
• GS-7: One year of specialized experience in accounting or auditing, or one year of graduate-level education in a related field.
• GS-9: Specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree in a related field.
• GS-11: Specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 or three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a PhD in a related field.
• GS-12: Specialized experience equivalent to GS-11.
  

Salary And Benefits

Starting salary varies based on grade level and location. Full details on salary and benefits, including health insurance, leave programs, and retirement plans, will be provided in the official Job Opportunity Announcement. A monetary recruitment incentive is available for eligible, highly qualified candidates.

How To Apply

To apply, review the complete job description and follow the application instructions provided. Ensure you submit your application by the specified deadline.

Employment Type: Full-Time