PENALTY REVIEW SPECIALIST 2

The Penalty Review Specialist 2 supports the Penalty Review Unit by analyzing and interpreting Federal and State tax laws and Arizona Revised Statute guidance to evaluate both testimony and written evidence to make findings of fact and render decisions. The position will work within the tax reporting system to perform complex account reconciliations, account maintenance, perform adjustments to tax returns, abate and/or correct penalties and interest, amongst other duties.

Education & Experience
Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Associate’s Degree (e.g., A.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
Minimum of six (6) months audit-related experience
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a closely related field

Internal Applicant Eligibility

An Internal Applicant who is: An active, regular, full-time, or part-time  ADOR Team Member who has been in their current position for at least 6 months and has maintained Satisfactory Performance.

Satisfactory Performance: A Team Member who:

• Has a 3.0 (meets or higher) for their most recent AZPerforms rating,
• Is not on a Performance Improvement Plan,
• Has not been involuntarily demoted in the previous 12 months, and
• Is not subject to any active formal discipline, meaning the Team Member has not received either
• A Letter of Reprimand issued in the previous 6 months or
• A Letter of Suspension in the previous 12 months.

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks:

• Employment Verification and Reference Checks
  
• State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting
  
• Arizona Tax Filing Records Check
  
• If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

The Arizona Department of Revenue offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Infant at Work Program 
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive.  Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right.  An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.(OPTIONAL AND BASED UPON POSITION)

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned, or worked, and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at: https://www.azasrs.gov/content/new-and-prospective-members.

If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the ADOR Talent Team at oagre.ctr@azdor.gov

*The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.