25-02574 Revenue Tax Policy/Research Consultant I

The Office of Income Taxation has an opening for a Revenue Tax Policy/Research Consultant I in the Division of Individual Tax. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is analytical, meticulous, thorough, self-starting, and a team player.

As a Revenue Tax Policy/Research Consultant 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.

1.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews, approves, and tracks Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projects throughout the Commonwealth.
• Assists taxpayers in following laws and regulations regarding TIF’s.
• Acting as a liaison between the Division of Individual Income Tax and Commonwealth Office of Technology in support of agency missions.
• Serve as a resource to management during evaluation and implementation of projects educating and advising managers and staff of complex issues.
• Organize all aspects of application needs.
• Tracking assignments and tasks to report to management.
• Prioritizing numerous requests, assignments, and other workload.
• Timely and accurately responding to managers and staff requests.
• Ensuring the safety and confidentiality of taxpayer information, data, and records.

2.  Additional/Supplemental information:

• Required to successfully complete a background investigation including an FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
• Required to comply with all tax laws
• Mostly at a desk using a computer and telephone
• Some travel for training and education.

3.  Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: 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.
   
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of professional experience in Kentucky tax administration, tax preparation, tax research, tax law, auditing of taxes, or college teaching in one of these or related academic fields.
   
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: 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.
   
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in the administration, preparation, or auditing of taxes or related tax information will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
   
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

4.  Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Marla Howard at marla.howard@ky.gov or 502-564-7614.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D