JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF BUSINESS TAXPAYER ACCOUNTING, REVENUE

JOB CODE: 73320

DEFINITION: This is managerial accounting and administrative work in planning and directing the functions and activities of the Bureau of Business Taxpayer Accounting in the Department of Revenue (DOR).

The employee in this job directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive business tax programs. Work involves developing and implementing policies and procedures for business tax programs to ensure uniformity of standards and services; reviewing proposed legislation for impacts on programs and making recommendations to support, oppose, or revise proposed legislation; advising executive staff on issues relating to business tax programs; ensuring accurate accounting of business taxpayer balances; managing and monitoring all financial transactions within taxpayer accounts for all business taxes; and overseeing the development and implementation of tax system changes or enhancements. Work also involves providing technical assistance to other state agencies overseeing the coordination, analysis, and integration of business tax reports; working with taxpayers or their representatives to resolve tax liability issues; and developing materials for seminars to clarify statutory interpretation and procedural matters. Supervision is exercised over technical and professional staff. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed by the Deputy Secretary for Taxation through conferences and reports for overall program effectiveness and adherence to Commonwealth and federal laws and regulations.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

• Directs the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of business taxpayer programs to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

• Assists agency executive staff in the development of tax policy.

• Oversees the analysis of business tax reports and administrative coordination and integration of reports under the tax provisions of the Fiscal Code.

• Provides technical assistance and guidance to professional tax organizations and concerned industrial and community groups regarding Pennsylvania business taxes.

• Meets with representatives of prospective companies that are considering relocation to the Commonwealth to discuss and provide guidance related to business taxes.

• Oversees the development and implementation of tax system changes.

• Serves as a liaison with other agencies, such as the Department of Community and Economic Development, Insurance Department, Department of State, and Internal Revenue Service, and responds to inquiries related to issues related to the administration of Commonwealth business taxes.

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

• The employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with organizational and operational requirements.

• Performs related duties as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.

• Knowledge of business tax laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in evaluating the effectiveness of business tax programs.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision.

• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to analyze and interpret written information.

• Ability to analyze and interpret numerical information.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities)

• Five years of professional tax accounting which includes three years of supervisory tax accounting experience; and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field that includes twelve (12) credits in accounting;

or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes twelve (12) credits in accounting; and three years of supervisory tax accounting experience.