Tax Unit Supervisor 1

Under limited supervision, at the full-performance level, plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of permanent employees administering tax laws relating to desk audits of taxpayer accounts. Responsible for the review of work items associated with returns and payments. Must have knowledge of various state tax laws. Develop and modify procedures; exercise independent judgment in recommending and initiating actions necessary to carry out responsibilities delegated by the Assistant Director of the Tax Account Administration Division.

Write letters and memoranda regarding issues and procedures pertinent to the operation of the unit. Evaluate employees, including recommendations for hiring, disciplinary action, certification, and pay increases. Meet with administrators and other unit managers to coordinate new or revised procedures and tax forms. Contact taxpayers and their representatives by phone regarding the accounts processed by the unit. Must evaluate and review employees’ work for accuracy and compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Performs related work as required. Employment requires a fingerprint-based criminal-background check to be provided at the West Virginia Tax Division’s expense. Failing to initiate the process or cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of, or dismissal from, employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered. The chosen applicant will also be subject to a tax compliance check.

Qualifications Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Special requirements as described below may apply. Substitution: Experience as described below may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis. Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in tax related auditing or accounting work. Substitution: Master's degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, financial management, or a closely related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.

Special Requirement: Six (6) semester hours of accounting is required for the supervision of taxpayer service representatives, tax audit clerks (trainees, clerks or seniors) and revenue agents and must be completed within one (1) year of appointment or promotion. Supplemental Information The expected salary range for this position is $39,461 - $57,037. Applicants may apply by clicking the Apply button on this posting; by submitting an Application for Employment to [email protected] ; or by mailing a completed application to: Tax Commissioner WV State Tax Division P.O.

Box 11771 Charleston, WV 25339 Please include posting number TAAD270004 and job title Tax Unit Supervisor 1 on application.