Auditor Taxation Trainee (Field Audit)

Salary	$58,031.09 - $60,711.81
Work Locations	Northern, Central, & Southern NJ
Title Code	50969
Range	P95
Workweek	NE (35 hours)

Requirements:

Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credit in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting.

Note: Possession of a valid Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Registration as a Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy may be substituted for the required degree in accounting.

License: Possession of a driver's license valid in New Jersey is required for Field Audit positions.

Position Description

The Division of Taxation seeks Auditor Taxation Trainees to conduct field or office audits of taxpayer returns, books, and financial records to ensure State statutes and regulations and proper accounting procedures are observed. Auditor Taxation Trainees will learn how to perform the following: review reports of taxpayer transactions, financial statements and use computer generated data from automated tax systems to determine the correct tax liabilities of business and individual tax filers; compute tax assessments or make refund determinations as appropriate; communicate the determinations to taxpayers and representatives; and use verbal and written communication as necessary to resolve audit or examination issues and respond to inquiries.

Field Audit - Based in field offices throughout the State, Auditor Trainees primarily conduct examinations of Sales & Use Tax, Corporation Business Tax, Excise Taxes and Gross Income Tax Employer Withholdings as well as any other taxes or fees administered by the Division for which the taxpayer is responsible. Field Auditors are assigned to a field office but are expected to spend the majority of their time conducting their examinations at the location of the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s representative.  Appointee is required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey as the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position

Analyst Trainee

Salary	$46,431.86 - $48,531.07
Work Locations	Trenton, New Jersey
Title Code	55300
Range	P95
Workweek	35 hours

Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree,

Position Description

Under supervision, this entry level position will receive on the job training in analytic practices/procedures. This includes learning the application, research and preparation of reports, completing assignments which provide practical analyst experience, and/or learning to review and analyze financial reports. The Analyst Trainee will learn the following: how to review assigned projects, learns to identify the information, tools, and research methods required for project completion; to review, interpret and evaluate data or other information; assist in scheduling, reviewing, evaluating, and awarding of procurement contracts; how to assist in the analysis and evaluation of internal operations, business practices, methods and techniques of the organization to determine optimal solutions and/or approaches to satisfy agency information technology business needs/initiatives; and assist in the evaluation of users’ needs and in the preparation of recommendations for IT Solutions. Analyst Trainees Will be required to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Performs other related duties as required.

Investigator Trainee Taxation

Salary	$48,531.07 - $50,737.29
Work Locations	Northern, Central, & Southern NJ
Title Code	51590
Range	P95
Workweek	NE (35 hours)

Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree,

License: Possession of a driver’s license valid in New Jersey is required for all positions.

Position Description

Under the supervision of an Investigator 1, Taxation, Supervising Investigator, or other supervisory official in the Division of Taxation, an Investigator Trainee will learn to perform routine investigations as they relate to the collection of tax revenues, delinquent and/or deficient taxes, abatements; assist in the investigation of taxpayers to determine adherence to the provisions, and enforcement, of New Jersey tax laws; act as a witness in court and at administrative and other hearings; assist in interviewing taxpayers to determine their specific problems, and explain and interpret the provisions of the basic laws and regulations of the Division of Taxation; under supervision, assist in conducting investigations without giving undue offense, and take and maintain a firm and correct stand when differences of fact, opinion, and interpretation arise. Performs other related duties as required.  May be assigned to either a field or Trenton office location.  Appointee is required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey as the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Tax Representative Trainee

Salary	$48,531.07 - $50,737.29
Work Locations	Northern, Central, & Southern NJ
Title Code	51400
Range	P95
Workweek	NE (35 hours)

Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree,

License:Possession of a driver’s license valid in New Jersey is required for positions within Property Administration only.

Position Description

The Division of Taxation seeks Tax Representative Trainees to work in one of three (3) different areas— Collections & Enforcement, Taxpayer Services, and Property Administration.  All Taxpayer Service Representatives will learn to respond to all inquiries received-whether by telephone or otherwise in an efficient and accurate manner to foster voluntary tax compliance; communicate with taxpayers and co-workers in an accurate and clearly understandable manner; ensure that all information provided to the public is accurate, and comply with Division policy and procedures; ensure thorough resolution of taxpayer inquiries and handle problems that are discovered in the review of accounts; maintain a working and current knowledge of any software applications utilized within the Unit; as well as other related duties.

Within these (3) areas, opportunities are available in five (5) different units.  A more detailed description of duties is listed below:

Collection & Enforcement –Trainees will focus on the voluntary debt collection handled by the payment plan unit.

• Collection & Enforcement Activity Unit: Tax Representative Trainees working in Collection & Enforcement will focus on the voluntary compliance efforts conducted by the agency, from tax clearance requirements, licensing, the issuance of grants and credit certificates and through voluntary debt collection efforts for taxpayers who wish to enter into payment plans handled by the payment plan unit.

Taxpayer Services –Trainees will support the various programs administered by the Division that provide property tax relief, Earned Income Tax Credit, tax refunds, and Veterans programs that support the public at large.

• Call Center Unit: Located in Trenton, the Tax Representative Trainees working in the Call Center assist taxpayers and tax professionals by telephone and are able to review tax accounts, make adjustments and approve refunds, rebates and tax bills. They assist with tax return preparation, filing applications for property tax relief programs and explain notices and billing statements. The Tax Representative Trainees encourage voluntary tax compliance by providing guidance and explanations on the application of New Jersey tax laws.

• Taxpayer Accounting Unit: Located in Trenton, the Tax Representative Trainees working in Taxpayer Accounting will review tax accounts, make adjustments and approve refunds, rebates and tax bills. They will assist with tax return preparation, filing applications for property tax relief programs and explain notices and billing statements through correspondence and email.

• Tax Education and Media including the Regional Information Centers Unit: Tax Representative Trainees working in the Tax Education and Media branch create written communications on behalf of the organization. Communications include: the Divisions website, social media strategy for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn; designing and developing presentations and teaching Division staff and the public virtually and in-person; representing the Division at outreach events; and writing video scripts, publications, letters, and tax return instructions. The Galloway and Fair Lawn Regional Offices currently have openings for Tax Representative Trainees who assist taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals in person.

Property Administration – Trainees will support the municipal tax assessors and county tax boards that are tasked with administering property tax assessment laws at the local, county and state level. All municipal tax assessors and county tax boards must follow the Division's guidance provided by our Property Administration activity.

• Property Administration Activity Unit: Tax Representative Trainees will learn how to investigate real estate transactions, monitor municipal tax assessors and county tax boards for compliance with statutory mandates, and other duties related to enforcing the local property tax laws.Appointee is required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey as the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.