Income Tax Examiner

The City of Lansing Treasury Department is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Income Tax Examiner to join our team. As an Income Tax Examiner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations by reviewing and analyzing individual and/or business income tax returns.

Special Requirements & Training:

This position requires that the applicant placed be able to be bonded under the terms of the City’s blanket bond.  Therefore, applicants cannot have committed any dishonest acts, before or after placement in the position.  Applicants must authorize the release of any information from appropriate agencies regarding the applicants’ criminal history prior to being given referral consideration.

Qualifications for this position consist of: 

• Qualifications for this position consist of:
• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, bookkeeping or a related field AND
• One (1) year of preparing and/or examining income tax returns, payroll processing experience 
• OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research and locate individuals/employers who may be subject to local income tax and have not filed returns.
• Communicates with individuals regarding unclear entries and provides verbal and written explanations regarding the City’s Income Tax Ordinance.
• Review data to determine if individuals are compliant with the City’s Tax Ordinance and paying the related taxes.
• Advises taxpayers of appeal rights and provides other information to the public.