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<div style="text-align: center;"><undefined><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/image-20200814134334-1.png" data-uw-rm-alt="QU" data-uw-rm-alt-original="image-20200814134334-1.png" data-id="null" data-name="image-20200814134334-1.png" alt="image-20200814134334-1.png" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/image-20200814134334-1.png" style="width: 459px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></undefined></div> The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__youtu.be_TXLXw4TuxDk&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=mSmrFQySg3r82zfJ6JplxVRPvAFRphiPmsJ_frLvDr8&m=xdrh49_0hmMlFY5yt2oPfXmya1knUgFK636g7WdCPOvNbdDn9Ono2ziYz0HuwE19&s=VVd9FmdfEKKBFCmKgdPf3-d91cxn2Pga9ra_3tyRF9M&e=" style="text-decoration:none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__youtu.be_TXLXw4TuxDk&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=mSmrFQySg3r82zfJ6JplxVRPvAFRphiPmsJ_frLvDr8&m=xdrh49_0hmMlFY5yt2oPfXmya1knUgFK636g7WdCPOvNbdDn9Ono2ziYz0HuwE19&s=VVd9FmdfEKKBFCmKgdPf3-d91cxn2Pga9ra_3tyRF9M&e=" aria-label="enjoy this brief video" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""> enjoy this brief video</a>! <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/co_dor_Values 3.png" data-uw-rm-alt="QU" data-uw-rm-alt-original="co_dor_Values 3.png" data-id="null" data-name="co_dor_Values 3.png" alt="co_dor_Values 3.png" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/co_dor_Values 3.png" style="width: 609px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div> Helpful tips for applying: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3DvUwZiY6G24U-26feature-3Dyoutu.be&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=0w73DlKErHjTJSG_SJJpvDOtXpnFRoE1ba0GrzXqM-Y&m=NFWB4fgzuIC0dV8uOvXxL9GXMzwh3m2BfXs0s4GQKr0&s=VtTZOYPapazKxRqr5as54a1OO3RrKdyS-w_2rX8JzC8&e=" style="text-decoration:none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3DvUwZiY6G24U-26feature-3Dyoutu.be&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=0w73DlKErHjTJSG_SJJpvDOtXpnFRoE1ba0GrzXqM-Y&m=NFWB4fgzuIC0dV8uOvXxL9GXMzwh3m2BfXs0s4GQKr0&s=VtTZOYPapazKxRqr5as54a1OO3RrKdyS-w_2rX8JzC8&e=" aria-label="youtube" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado</a>.<a href="https://youtu.be/Bevm6F3LfBM" style="text-decoration:none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://youtu.be/Bevm6F3LfBM" aria-label="What Happens After You Apply." data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">What Happens After You Apply.</a>Taxpayer Service DivisionThe <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE30JDBTSJo" style="text-decoration:none;" aria-label="youtube" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">Taxation Division</a> promotes voluntary compliance with all tax laws through information, education, assistance and customer service. A Tax Examiner reviews tax returns for accuracy and completeness, ensures the tax return can be processed as filed, resolves errors and contacts taxpayers to obtain any missing information. Furthermore, Tax Examiners can be responsible for analyzing accounting files, issuing refunds or bills, calculating penalty and interest, collecting delinquent taxes, handling taxpayer complaints, adjusting for discrepancies and working with other taxing authorities such as the Internal Revenue Service, local municipalities or agencies in another state.What We DoThe Distribution Accounting unit works with various business tax types including sales, use, retailer’s use, county lodging, local marketing, and wage withholding. The unit is responsible for resolving upfront return errors and out-of-balance credit transactions on accounts. Examiners review account registration, tax returns, and payments to determine the accuracy of the filings and eliminate the errors. Examiners review the return and payment(s) along with other account information, tax policy, and/or law to resolve outstanding credit balances. Examiners in this unit also respond to web messages and on occasion provide assistance to the Customer Contact groups. The unit analyzes historical sales distributions comparing revenue for the current period to past revenue periods and analyzes revenue with negative balances for state, local, and special district jurisdictions to identify and resolve filing errors that may have caused revenue irregularities. The unit works with the top sales and use tax filers to ensure returns and payments are made timely and that errors are resolved before the revenue period closes. The goal of the unit is to complete all work items and resolve account irregularities by the monthly cut-off date for state, local and special district distributions. Returns with significant tax amounts that are not posted by the cut-off date could have a severe impact on a jurisdiction’s tax distribution.Typical Day as a Tax Examiner IAs a Tax Examiner I, you will be a production focused worker within the unit, which examines returns and payments for various taxes. You can expect to make technical adjustments to returns and payments to maximize the accuracy of the distribution of sales and use tax funds. You'll be joining a close-knit team who promotes team building and supporting each other. If you're ready to enjoy the benefits of being a State employee, then this job may be for you!As a Distribution Accounting team member you will:Examine taxpayer accounts including analyzing tax documents, payment remittance, and financials to determine proper accounting, liabilities, jurisdictions, mathematical correctness and calculations. <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Adjust and correct returns and payments between filing periods.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Identify duplicate returns and payments and correct, reverse, refund as necessary. </li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Document pertinent account information within the taxpayer's account, tax type, and filing period. </li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Advise all taxpayers with issues, research inquiries and identify solutions.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Understand and interpret tax statute, regulation, department policy and procedure, and provide guidance to taxpayers, preparers and Department of Revenue staff. </li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Respond to phone calls, emails, and web messages initiated by taxpayers. </li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Resolve taxpayer issues, research inquiries, identify solutions. </li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Examine, determine, initiate and approve or deny refunds according to statute, regulation, policy, and procedure.</li></ul>Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Two (2) years of experience in bookkeeping, technical accounting, tax administration, business, economics, finance, or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. Education and Experience:A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field as determined by the Department.Preferred Qualifications:The following preferred experience(s), competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Experience in bookkeeping, technical accounting, tax administration, economics, or finance </li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Experience using GENTAX</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Experience interpreting and applying Colorado Tax laws and regulations</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">State experience in a work environment in which laws, rules, and regulations are put into place</li></ul> Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations. Pursuant to the <a href="https://osc.colorado.gov/sites/osc/files/documents/Universal%20Policy%20Driving%20Standards.pdf" style="text-decoration:none;" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">Universal Driving Standards Policy</a>, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who: <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 36pt;">Have an assigned State fleet vehicle</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 36pt;">Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 36pt;">Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle</li></ul> Minimum Qualification ScreeningA Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. </li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment. </li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.</li></ul> Email Address:All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to <a href="https://spb.colorado.gov/" target="blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://spb.colorado.gov/">spb.colorado.gov</a>; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at <a href="https://spb.colorado.gov/" target="blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://spb.colorado.gov/">spb.colorado.gov</a> under Rules.Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion ComplianceThe State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, <a href="mailto:dor_ohr@state.co.us">dor_ohr@state.co.us</a>. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If not applying online, submit application to:If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: <a href="https://careers.colorado.gov/sites/careers/files/documents/Colorado-Paper-Application-202011-enabled.pdf" style="text-decoration:none;" aria-label="PDF State Paper Application" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">PDF State Paper Application</a>(Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement. Methods of Appointment:Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason. Step Pay Program:Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

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