25-03929 Revenue Tax Policy Analyst I

Location

501 High Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

At the Kentucky Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to educating and assisting people and business owners to help bring them into compliance with the Commonwealth’s state tax laws. We offer great on-the-job, real- life training so you will feel prepared as you begin this career path.

This is your opportunity to work in a dynamic learning organization with great leaders and talented co- workers! At Revenue, we pride ourselves on being a work-life balance organization with growth opportunities and programs.

The mission of the KY Department of Revenue is to consistently and efficiently administer tax laws and programs to fund public services while providing quality customer service to the taxpayers and tax professionals living and working in Kentucky. The Office of Sales and Excise Taxes supports this mission by thoroughly examining tax returns for accuracy and providing exceptional assistance to taxpayers and their representatives.

As a Revenue Tax Policy Analyst I for the Division of Sales & Use Taxes, you’ll assist executive management by researching complex tax questions and issues and providing recommended responses and treatment. Your research and analysis is vital to assist in establishing clear guidance to taxpayers and Department staff to comply with Kentucky tax laws and regulations. You’ll also assist with staff training for the Department on tax- specific areas of statutes, regulations, and policies.

Keys to success in this position include being knowledgeable of tax laws, as well as the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to executive management and staff. In addition, being meticulous, thorough, and ethical are important qualities to ensure successful communication of complex tax issues through research and training. The successful candidate must be a self-starter that requires little day-to-day supervision. The ability to work independently to provide guidance and instruction in a deadline driven environment is essential for this position.

As a Revenue Tax Policy Analyst I for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, you will have the following

Responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

• Researching tax issues and preparing well-documented and referenced reports detailing your findings
• Educating and advising executive management of complex tax issues, department policies, and procedures
• Reviewing proposed legislation, regulations, and other guidance
• Tracking assignments and tasks to report to management
• Prioritizing numerous requests, assignments, and other workload
• Timely and accurately responding to requests from inside and outside the Office of Sales and Excise Taxes

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, commerce, economics, finance or a related field OR must be a graduate of an accredited school of law.
   
• EXPERIENCE: Three years of professional experience in tax administration, tax preparation, tax research, tax law, auditing of taxes, or college teaching in one of these or related academic fields.
   
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in accounting, business administration, commerce, economics, finance, or a related field will substitute for the experience on a year for year basis. Licensure to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or certification as a Certified Public Accountant will substitute for two years of the experience.
   
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in tax administration, tax preparation, tax research, or auditing of taxes will substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tracy Tunstill at Tracy.Tunstill@ky.gov or 502-564-2089.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D