The entry-level agent works under general supervision and requires knowledge of accounting and business-related coursework and applicable State and Federal tax laws, rules, policies and procedures. This level of agent accompanies higher-level Tax Auditor Agents in order to learn how to properly conduct field audits and refund investigations of taxpayers’ business operations or non-resident, individual taxpayers; and completes designated segments of given field audit or refund investigations subject to review of higher-level Tax Auditor Agent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor's degree or higher degree in accounting, business, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, management or other business related field and 24 semester credit hours or 36 quarter credit hours of accounting courses which may include up to 6 semester credit hours or 9 quarter credit hours of business-related courses and a valid driver's license.
Or
2. Within last 4 years have 2 years exp. in accounting &/or auditing &/or taxation experience and 9 semester credit hours or 13 quarter credit hours of accounting courses and a valid driver's license.
Or
3. Current CPA, CMA, or CIA Certificate, or JD, LLB, MBA, or Master's Degree in Taxation or Master’s Degree in Accounting, or Professional Tax Designation issued by Institute for Professionals in Taxation or International Association of Assessing Officers or designation as an Enrolled Agent of the Internal Revenue Service; 9 semester credit hours or 13 quarter credit hours of accounting courses; valid driver's license.
Some field assignments may require extensive travel and overnight stays as necessitated by particular task, geographical location and expertise required.
Please send Civil Service Application and attachments to the address listed below or apply on-line at http://careers.ohio.gov. The application must indicate that the minimum qualifications listed above are met.
Ohio Department of Taxation
Human Resources
30 E. Broad Street, 22nd Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attention: Beth Johnson
If you have any questions regarding employment with the Ohio Department of Taxation, please contact Beth Johnson at (614) 466-3020.