Tax Section Manager
Maine Revenue Services has (1) one current opening in Augusta, Maine. The individual must work in the Augusta, Maine office of Maine Revenue Services.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Maine Revenue Services seeks a qualified individual to fill a Tax Section Manager vacancy within the Income/Estate Tax Division to provide direct assistance to the Division Director and Deputy Director. The Division administers individual income, fiduciary income, corporate income, financial institutions franchise, estate, and insurance premiums taxes; income tax withholding programs; and certain tax benefit programs, such as income tax credit and reimbursement programs. See below for a more detailed list of typical duties.
TYPICAL DUTIES (all with respect to tax programs administered by the Income/Estate Tax Division):
- Provide direct assistance to the Division Director and Deputy Director in legal and technical support to ensure the proper administration of all taxes administered by the division
- Perform analysis of legislative proposals
- Perform complex federal and state tax research and analysis
- Implement statutory and regulatory provisions by ensuring that forms, instructions, and guidance material comply with federal and state tax law
- Draft complex tax material, such as legislation, rules, guidance, and instructions
- Provide tax information and guidance to taxpayers and professionals through drafting press releases, tax articles, guidance documents, and public presentation materials
- Respond to inquiries from taxpayers and tax professions, including reconsideration requests and requests for advisory rulings
- Compile and analyze statistical information to identify federal and state tax activity trends
- Interview, train, supervise, and evaluate technical and professional staff
- Establish and maintain procedures that govern the activities of a unit
- Implement, administer, and comply with human resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices, including AA/EEO recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, communication systems, and employee safety to ensure fair and equal treatment of subordinate personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree and two and one-half (2½) years professional experience in auditing, accounting, or tax administration. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Please note: All candidates applying for a position at Maine Revenue Services will be subject to a tax clearance check. In order to be selected for a position, an applicant must have filed all his or her Maine returns and paid all Maine tax liabilities.
For all candidates not currently employed at Maine Revenue Services: State law requires that applicants seeking initial employment with Maine Revenue Services undergo a fingerprint based state and federal criminal history record check.
(Preference will be given to individuals that demonstrate above average analytical skills, ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and general knowledge of federal and state income tax policies and procedures.)
BENEFITS:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Apply by: June 6, 2022