Internal Revenue Agent *6 Month Register* *amended*
Company: Department Of The Treasury
Location: New Haven
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Help Duties Summary The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history
dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S.
economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential
leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees
across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department
of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow. See Other Information for Locations Learn more about this agency Responsibilities WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF-EMPLOYED DIVISION? The Small
Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) Division provides examinations and
taxpayer education services for about 7 million small businesses
and upwards of 33 million self-employed and supplemental income
taxpayers. WHAT DOES AN INTERNAL REVENUE AGENT DO? An Internal Revenue
Agent (IRA) conducts examinations of entities including
individuals, sole proprietorships, small corporations,
partnerships, and fiduciaries that may involve a number of separate
tasks or procedures. In this position, you will use your
professional knowledge and skill in accounting and auditing
techniques and practices to examine various tax returns, determine
the correct tax liability, identify situations with potential for
understated taxes, and to recognize potential fraud. Many
situations may require a specialized knowledge of a particular
industry and/or may involve varied or complex systems of
accounting. In addition, you will interact with taxpayers and their
representatives from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds,
provide examination findings, interpretations of tax laws and
regulations, and other necessary information to ensure future
compliance. As an Internal Revenue Agent you will: Exam If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the
opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive
training to help you grow in this position. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want
to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at
www.jobs.irs.gov. Travel Required 25% or less - 1 to 5 nights per month Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 12 0512 Internal Revenue Agent Similar jobs Tax Examiners Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Additional locations continued: Fort Worth, TX; Gulfport, LA;
Harlingen, TX; Houston, TX; Huntsville, AL; Jackson, MS; Little
Rock, AR; McAllen, TX; Midland, TX; Mobile, AL; Montgomery, AL; New
Orleans, LA; Oklahoma City, OK; San Antonio, TX; Tulsa, OK; Tyler,
TX; Chicago, IL; Matteson, IL; Orland Park, IL; Schiller Park, IL;
Downers Grove, IL; Des Moines, IA; Minot ND; Great Falls, MT;
Tacoma, WA Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of
this announcement: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: ALL Grade Levels You must have a Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting from
an accredited college or university that included at least 30
semester hours (45 quarter hours) in accounting or 24 semester
hours in accounting and an additional 6 semester hours in related
subjects such as business law, economics, statistical/quantitative
methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial
management or finance. OR A combination of experience and education
at an accredited college or university equivalent to a four year
degree that included courses equivalent to a major in accounting,
i.e. at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours
in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described
above. OR A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
obtained through written examination in a State, territory or the
District of Columbia. OR Are currently serving as an Internal
Revenue Agent GS-0512 and have been in this position for at least
one year or was previously an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 and
held the position for at least one year. In addition to the above
qualifications, you must possess the following professional
accounting knowledges: Principles of Accounting, Intermediate
Accounting, Cost Accounting, Advanced Accounting, and Auditing. In addition to the above, you must meet the requirements
described below: Grade 05 LEVEL: A. Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting from an accredited
college or university that included at least 30 semester hours (45
quarter hours) in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and
an additional 6 semester hours in related subjects such as business
law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized
accounting or financial systems, financial management or finance.
OR B. A combination of experience and education at an accredited
college or university equivalent to a four year degree that
included courses equivalent to a major in accounting, i.e. at least
30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting
and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above. OR C. A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) obtained
through written examination in a State, territory or the District
of Columbia. OR D. Are currently serving as an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512
and have been in this position for at least one year or was
previously an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 and held the position
for at least one year. In addition to the above qualifications, you must possess the
following professional accounting knowledges: Principles of
Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Advanced
Accounting, and Auditing. For more information on the required
accounting knowledges please refer to http://www.jobs.irs.gov/student/internal-revenue-agentbr.html. GS-07 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a
level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05
grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this
position includes knowledge of and skill in applying the
principles, concepts and methodology of professional accounting and
related fields and skill in communicating and dealing effectively
with others. Qualifying experience may have been in accounting,
auditing, tax, financial, legal, or other work that required the
knowledge and skill defined above. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as
follows: One (1) year of graduate level education in a related
field such as Accounting, business, finance, law, economics,
management, statistical/quantitative methods, or computer science.
OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's
degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0
scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in
the last two years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0
scale for all courses in your major field of study or those courses
in your major completed in the last two years of study, or rank in
the upper one third of your class in the college, university, or
major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society
recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education.
Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in
the online questions. GS-09 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a
level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07
grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this
position includes knowledge of and skill in applying the
principles, concepts and methodology of professional accounting and
related fields and skill in communicating and dealing effectively
with others. Qualifying experience is accounting work that includes
the design, development, operation or inspection of accounting
systems; the prescription of accounting standards, policies and
requirements; the examination, analysis and interpretation of
accounting data, records or reports; and the provision of
accounting or financial management advice and assistance to
management. Work could also include developing comprehensive
accounting and financial information systems in concert with
recognized accounting theory and practices as taught in academic
institutions and promulgated by accounting standards boards,
professional accounting organizations and the Comptroller General.
Experience can include work, which included operating, maintaining,
improving and evaluating established systems. Day-to-day accounting
system operation and maintenance work should address the adequacy
of system design, the adequacy of current data in providing
financial information or ways to use the system to satisfy new
information requirements. Professional accounting work must have
been creative, analytical, evaluative and interpretive. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as
follows: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education
leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate
degree in a related field such as Accounting, business, finance,
law, economics, management, statistical/quantitative methods, or
computer science. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience
and education. GS-11-12 Levels are listed under Education Requirements Education QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED GS-11 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a
level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09
grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this
position includes knowledge of and skill in applying professional
accounting principles, concepts and methodology in the examination
of accounting books, records and systems; skill in interpreting and
applying tax law for individuals and business and/or exempt
organizations; knowledge of business and trade practices to analyze
business operations and financial conditions; and skill in
interacting effectively in a wide range of situations with a broad
range of individuals. Examples of experience qualifying as
specialized include: (This list is not inclusive) Experience in
interpreting and applying professional accounting and auditing
techniques and practices to examine various tax returns of
individuals and/or business organizations. Examining accounting
systems and records including computerized accounting and financial
information systems which reflect a variety of complex financial
operations. Gathering and researching data from a variety of
sources, and/or specialized accounting practices unique to a
particular trade or industry. The interpretation and application of
Federal tax law for individuals, business and/or exempt
organizations, partnerships, and corporations. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as
follows: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education
leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in
a related field such as Accounting, business, finance, law,
economics, management, statistical/quantitative methods, or
computer science. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education GS-12 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a
level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11
grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this
position includes: Experience with progressively responsible and
diversified professional accounting or auditing work that required
the application of professional accounting principles, theory, and
practices to analyze and interpret accounting books, records, or
systems specifically to determine their effect on Federal tax
liabilities and their adequacy for recording transactions affecting
tax liabilities; Experience with the interpretation and application
of Federal tax law for individuals, business and/or exempt
organizations, partnerships, and corporations; Experience with
business and trade practices to develop tax issues based on
analysis and evaluation of overall business operations and
financial condition; Experience in corporate financial transactions
and financial management principles and practices; Experience
interacting effectively with a broad range of individuals and
negotiating with specialists in accounting, legal, tax, and other
similar business related professions. Experience preparing written
reports and analyses, and articulating and communicating results
and analyses orally and in writing. This announcement is being amended to change the closing date to
June 7, 2021. The final cutoff will be on 06/07/2021. You must
complete the application process and submit required documentation
by 11:59 Eastern Time (ET) on 06/07/2021 to be considered for the
final cutoff. There are now four application cut-off dates of March
15th 2021, March 29. 2021, April 15, 2021 and June 7, 2021.
Applicants must apply no later than 11:59 pm ET on each cut-off
date to be considered for that cut-off. Additionally, the following
locations have been added to this announcement: Casper, WY,
Champaign, IL, Spokane, WA, Yakima, WA, and Tacoma, WA. Amended Referral Language: This announcement is being amended to
provide additional information on referring applicants. Applicants
will be assessed and referred in categories by cutoff date.
Eligible applicants in the highest category who apply by the
initial cutoff date will be considered first. Applicants who
applied after the initial cutoff date who place in the highest
category will be considered next. If vacancies remain to be filled
in any of the locations, applicants from the lower categories will
be referred in cut-off date and category order. Additional locations (continued from Other InformationSarasota,
FL; Savannah, GA; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; West Palm Beach, FL;
Wilmington, NC; Albuquerque, NM; Bakersfield, CA; El Monte, CA;
Fresno, CA; Glendale, AZ; Glendale, CA; Laguna Niguel, CA; Long
Beach, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Los Angeles, (Woodland Hills) CA; Mesa,
AZ; Palm Springs, CA; Phoenix, AZ; San Bernardino, CA; San Diego,
CA; San Marcos, CA; Santa Ana, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Santa
Clarita, CA; Tucson, AZ; Visalia, CA; Annapolis, MD; Newark, DE;
Baltimore, MD; Frederick, MD; Hagerstown, MD; Bethlehem, PA; Wilkes
Barre, PA; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Evansville,
IN; Paducah, KY; Harrisburg, PA; Lancaster, PA; Independence, OH;
Youngstown, OH; Canton, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Carmel, IN;
Lafayette, IN; Knoxville, TN; Chattanooga, TN; Louisville, KY;
Media, PA; King Of Prussia, PA; Horsham, PA; Memphis, TN;
Nashville, TN; Pittsburgh, PA; Bridgeport, WV; Richmond, VA;
Hampton, VA; Fredericksburg, VA; Toledo, OH; Fort Wayne, IN;
Merrillville, IN; Washington, DC; Vienna, VA; Austin, TX; Baton
Rouge, LA; Beaumont, TX; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Farmers
Branch, TX; Additional locations are under How You Will Be Evaluated
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