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Join Illinois Department of Revenue as a Revenue Auditor Trainee and kickstart your career in tax auditing. Be part of a professional, diverse team with training, benefits, and growth opportunities. Apply now. Your path to a fulfilling career starts here! #BuildYourFuture
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Revenue Auditor Trainee (Upward Mobility)• *This position was previously posted. However, due to a system glitch, some applicants may have had technical difficulties applying. If you previously applied, the system should not allow you to apply again. If you have questions about whether or not your application was received, please reach out to the email address listed below for confirmation.**The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is seeking highly motivated individuals for entry-level Revenue Auditor Trainee positions. We seek candidates with a business-centered educational background – with a focus on accounting – and an ability to critically think, work independently, and effectively communicate both within the organization and to external stakeholders. IDOR administers Illinois tax laws and collects taxes in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner and an auditor’s duties and responsibilities are to ensure taxpayer compliance of various tax laws. This auditor trainee position can include a variety of roles, from conducting field examinations to supporting functions of the audit process.The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, thirteen holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) administers Illinois tax laws and collects taxes in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner to provide accurate, timely, and reliable funding and information to state and local constituents. By using best practices, IDOR strives to continuously innovate and increase accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in all areas of operations and tax administration, thereby earning respect, delivering value, and being a trusted source of information.IDOR is a professional-minded governmental entity that values its employees and invests in their success through training and engagement. IDOR values diversity, both culturally and professionally, and believes it can foster a more productive work environment best suited for serving the citizens and taxpayers of Illinois.• *Please Note: NEW anticipated start date for this position is October 7, 2024.**Agency : Department of RevenueClosing Date/Time: 06/14/2024; 11:59PMSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $4,412 monthly; Full Range $4,412 – $5,991 monthly.Job Type: SalariedCounty: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 3Plan/BU: RC062This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.Posting Identification Number 36625Essential Functions• Under immediate supervision, for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months, receives intensive scheduled classroom instruction and on-the-job training involving the various facets of the Illinois Department of Revenue’s (IDOR) Audit program and operations.• Participates as part of a team in audit assignments, or assists supervisor, to whom assigned, in more difficult or complex audits.• Attends and participates in a formalized classroom training program on regularly scheduled basis to receive highly specialized and technical orientation, indoctrination and instruction in the knowledge and skill required in both manual and computerized revenue tax auditing.• Receives on-the-job training in performing auditing assignments of increasing difficulty, in either an in-house setting or in a field office.• Receives classroom and on-the-job training in utilization of a Personal Computer and related software, e.g., Access, Excel, Word, etc.• Prepares comprehensive reports detailing results and conclusions of assignments including supportive documents and evidence.• Provides routine tax information and guidance to taxpayers concerning the proper method of completing tax returns and application forms.• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.Minimum QualificationsPlease Note: If at the time of application you have not completed your degree, but will do so within 180 days of this posting, your application will still be considered. Completed degree is required at the time of hire. It is a requirement to upload a copy of your college transcripts.• Requires possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, business management, business education, economics, mathematics, statistics, or finance with a minimum of fifteen semester hours of progressive coursework in accounting. -OR- Requires possession of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of fifteen semester hours of progressive coursework in accounting including one class in taxation or auditing and five years of work experience in the Revenue Tax Specialist Series (specifically, one year as a Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee, three years as a Revenue Tax Specialist I and one year as a Revenue Tax Specialist II).This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.Conditions of Employment• Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and fingerprint-based background check.• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.• Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.Work Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM; Monday-FridayWork Location: IL Dept of RevenueAudit Bureau- Lifestyle/Nexus/Discovery (LND)/ Computer Support101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702Agency Contact:REV.PostingQuestions@Illinois.govIllinois Department of Revenue – Human ResourcesWillard Ice Building, 101 W Jefferson St, WIB Mail Code 5-110, Springfield, IL 62702PHONE- 217-524-3954Posting Group: Legal, Audit & ComplianceThis title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSUse the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job AidNon-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.It is a requirement to upload a copy of your college transcripts.We recommend a copy of your resume be included with the application.The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.comTracking #’s: 36123-36125
