Tax Analyst

Company:	Internal Revenue Service Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (7)
Job Location(s):	Washington
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	$60,989.00+
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Accounting - Audit, Accounting - Taxes and Preparation, Government - Local/Federal

Position Description

SALARY RANGE: 60,989.00 - 86,927.00 USD /year	OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 to Wednesday, November 25, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0501-11/13	POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time TERM-Not to exceed 13 months, may become permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13	DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be considered from all U.S. citizens. VEOA eligibles, Reinstatement eligibles, and current Federal employees serving a non-competitive appointment under a special appointing authority may apply. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Verification of citizenship will be required.

JOB SUMMARY:

WHY IS THE IRS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?
Add it up. Here you will excel with one of the largest financial
institutions in the world and be part of one of the most well
trained, professional work forces anywhere. Be among the best in
your field and put your professional skills to work from Day 1.
Career Progression-We provide outstanding advancement opportunities.
Stability-We're a proven commodity. Benefits-They're simply
outstanding. It all adds up.

The IRS Mission: "Provide America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all."

WHAT DOES A Tax Analyst DO?
IRS Tax Analysts provide analysis and guidance to executives,
field managers, and employees in the assigned program area. Plan,
coordinate, and conduct analytical studies, and/or projects. Develop
and prepare operating guidelines, instructions, and other material
pertaining to assigned program areas. They Interpret, develop, adapt,
and coordinate analytical reviews of new policies, procedures, and
program requirements of the Service and their impact on operations
and resources. Apply and disseminate newly developed or revised
policies and procedures for use in field operations.

WHAT IS THE IRS?
The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and one of the
world's most efficient tax administrators. Yearly, the IRS collects
more than $2 trillion in revenue and processes over 200 million tax
returns. The IRS Mission is to provide the United States taxpayers
top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax
responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and
fairness to all.

This position is located in Wage and Investment, Electronic Tax Administration (ETA) & Refundable Credits, Health Coverage Tax Credit.

HOW DO I APPLY?
"It is really easy. Just click on the "How to Apply" tab above."

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

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

You must be a citizen of the United States.
Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.

Additional Duty Location Info: Washington, DC
MAJOR DUTIES:
As a Tax Analyst, your work begins with a consultation with your IRS customer, from whom you obtain information on the customer's organizational goals and objectives. The position serves in the full-working level capacity as an analyst with responsibility for performing technical and analytical staff work. The work includes planning, coordinating, and conducting analytical studies, and/or projects. Programs include activities such as strategic compliance program planning, business systems planning, customer account services, taxpayer education and communications, administrative support and adjunct functions.