Sign upSign in

IRS Revenue Officer (Entry Level)

United States Department of the Treasury8 months ago
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
On-site
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)
Apply to Job

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct tax-related civil enforcement investigations.
  • Collect delinquent taxes and secure overdue tax returns from taxpayers.
  • Provide customer service by explaining taxpayer rights and IRS policies.
  • Conduct interviews with taxpayers and their representatives in various environments.
  • Perform credit and financial analysis of taxpayers' financial records.
  • Analyze financial information and evaluate assets to determine taxpayers' ability to pay outstanding obligations.
  • Provide guidance on financial alternatives to assist taxpayers in resolving delinquent tax obligations.
  • Conduct financial investigations in cases where taxpayers are uncooperative regarding their assets and income sources.
  • Summon taxpayer records and financial information from third parties as needed.
  • Develop feasible plans of action to resolve tax cases and take appropriate enforcement actions.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in any major, or one year of collections, accounting, accounts receivable, or finance experience.
  • Knowledge of business organization and commercial practices.
  • Understanding of investigative techniques and methods applicable to business and financial analysis.
  • Practical knowledge of business law, including laws governing fraudulent transfers and secured debts.
  • Familiarity with delinquent loan collection processes and accounting principles.
  • Knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and related federal tax regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in evaluating income assets and credit for collecting delinquent payments.
  • Experience in investigating financial transactions as a real estate or insurance broker.
  • Experience in establishing or operating a small business with budget administration and tax implications.
  • Counseling experience regarding tax filing and payment obligations.

Benefits & Perks

  • Health insurance plans
  • Generous annual and sick leave program
  • Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
  • Recruitment incentive of $5,000 for eligible applicants with a service agreement

Required Skills

customer service
tax-related investigations
credit analysis
delinquent tax collection
IRS policy communication
business law
interviewing
enforcement action planning
investigative techniques
financial analysis