Revenue Specialist

Job Title :Revenue Specialist

Location :Indianapolis, IN 46204

Contract : 12+ Months

Onsite

Qualifications

Eight (8) years of experience in accounting, tax collection, finance, or customer service

Extensive knowledge of state and federal tax laws, rules and regulations applying to each of the several types of taxes.

Specialized knowledge of the computer systems and tracking systems, especially DOR software and database application.

Proficiency in accounting principles and auditing practices used in various industries.

Familiarity with taxpayer accounting and auditing systems.

Experience using tracking and database systems to manage assessments and collections.

Ability to systematically review financial documents and identify discrepancies or abnormal trends.

Tactful and responsive communication with taxpayers and their representatives

Understanding and applying confidentiality laws and ethics when handling sensitive taxpayer information.

Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.

The essential functions of this role are as follows: 

Provide technical and procedural assistance to taxpayers, taxpayer representatives, other divisions within the agency, and other state agencies. 

Conduct extensive research to resolve complex issues related to payments and/or returns for taxpayers, including research in DORs software and database applications or unpaid/unfiled tax liabilities. 

Create billings/liabilities in DORs software and database applications according to court orders. abates penalties and interest accordingly. 

Collect evidence in Investigations cases, including preparation of documents to establish continuity of custody for items of evidence to ensure that judicial requirements are met. 

Complete disclosure requests for confidential taxpayer information by performing a thorough review of the request and analyzing the Department’s records 

Research taxpayer entities that have not filed returns but have a legal obligation to file. 

Develop cases to determine the accuracy and validity of submitted financial statements, tax returns, and other applicable documentation. 

Perform and complete audit tests on financial documents and analyze results. 

Maintain and track all assessments and collections efforts to provide up-to-date data on ongoing and completed projects. 

Perform routine systematic and documented reviews of available data to identify inconsistencies and abnormal trends to address potential discrepancies.