About the role
WHAT IS TAX EXEMPT AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES (TEGE)? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): TEGE - Headquarters - Compliance Planning & Classification, Issue ID & Special Review Limited Area of Consideration REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Supports Tax-Exempt and Government Entities (TEGE) work in all phases of the strategic compliance planning process.
Assures that the process conforms to internal IRS policies, as well as to federal regulations and laws. Utilizes a mastery level of a professional knowledge of advanced accounting and auditing principles to perform projects, studies and analyses on such topics as strategic planning, productivity management, compliance research, organizational design and review, program review and evaluation to identify improvements to either Employee Plans (EP) or Exempt Organizations/ Government Entities (EO/GE) examination processes.
Performs reviews of programs against established strategic goals and identifies possible improvements to functional processes and systems to achieve targets. Identifies previously unknown potential areas of non-compliance requiring policy determinations, legal interpretations or law changes to promote voluntary compliance.
Meets with customers and executives to explain financial, legal and other significant issues and the applicability of pertinent tax laws, regulations and related filing requirements.
STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD24046 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.
What we are looking for
Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting that included at least 30 semester 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 bachelor's or higher degree in a field other than accounting or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above.
AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience in tax-exempt organizations at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes: Qualifying experience must have been in progressively responsible and diversified professional accounting or auditing work that required 1) knowledge of and skill in applying 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; 2) skill in interpreting and applying Federal tax law for individuals, business, and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations; 3) knowledge of business and trade practices to develop tax issues based on analysis and evaluation of overall business operations and financial condition; 4) knowledge of corporate financial transactions and financial management principles and practices; and 5) skill in interacting effectively with a broad range of individuals and in negotiating with specialists in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business-related professions.
Utilizing accounting and auditing principles and practices applying these techniques to conduct reviews of examinations and/or determinations of the largest and most complex activity under the entire TE/GE customer segment (etc., retirement plans and related trusts;
IRAs; plan participants and beneficiaries; and retirement plan sponsors. organizations exempt from income tax under IRC 501, Tax Exempt Bonds, Federal State and Local Governments, and Indian Tribal Governments), Experience planning and coordinating issues across multiple areas or functions Planning, analyzing, and coordinating operational reviews, resource allocation, case assignment/transfer amongst groups, and hiring/staffing planning functions, and develop systems to track and monitor certain types of cases (e.g. fraud, whistleblower, etc.).
Applying tax law, precedents, rulings, and court decisions related to the TE/GE organization, and skill in applying the tax laws in cases of great significance, or issues of considerable complexity, controversy, or high impact. Ability to conduct extensive research of legal questions, including consideration of judicial decisions and legislative intent to establish relative training programs, and answer technical and procedural questions directed to executives.…
