Revenue Tax Policy Analyst I

About the position

Are you interested in being part of a team that is dedicated in serving taxpayers and business owners across the Commonwealth in helping educate and bring them into compliance with Kentucky state tax laws? If so, this is your opportunity to work for the Kentucky Department of Revenue. The Office of Income Tax has an opening for a Revenue Tax Policy Analyst I in the Division of Corporation Tax. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is analytical, meticulous, thorough, self-starting, and a team player. As a Revenue Tax Policy Analyst I for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, you will assist management and Division staff by providing analysis of business and programmatic functions of Revenue applications. Your analysis and feedback are vital in communicating with taxpayers, state agencies, vendors and developers to maintain and implement effective technology operations. You will actively participate in project developments to ensure the success of programs and monitor the progress of agency goals.

Responsibilities

• Works as a liaison for the agency by testing programmatic functions utilized by the department.
• Performs analysis of functions by using testing environments for corporate tax data and ensuring proper efficacy.
• Manages resources by examining data error listings as well as assisting with the placement tests and unbalanced transactions.
• Organizes all aspects of application needs.
• Works with staff and IT on special project planning.
• Manages various reports and maintains office data spreadsheets.
• Organizes and implements user training for various systems and procedures.
• Prioritizes numerous requests, assignments, and other workloads.
• Assists with division reporting requirements by collecting and organizing information in excel or other formats and presenting to management or other staff.
• Analyzes and documents information as well as monitors goals and objectives of the office.
• Ensures the safety and confidentiality of taxpayer information, data, and records.
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure accurate management of resources.
• Disseminates information and correspondence to office staff.
• Maintains office records for retrieval and keeps procedure manuals current for staff reference.
• Advises management of any changes in procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, commerce, economics, finance or a related field OR must be a graduate of an accredited school of law.
• Three years of professional experience in tax administration, tax preparation, tax research, tax law, auditing of taxes, or college teaching in one of these or related academic fields.
• Graduate study in accounting, business administration, commerce, economics, finance, or a related field will substitute for the experience on a year for year basis.
• Licensure to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or certification as a Certified Public Accountant will substitute for two years of the experience.
• Professional experience in tax administration, tax preparation, tax research, or auditing of taxes will substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules