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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.
- This assistance work will be provided to the following groups:
regular field and integrated. This position involves detailed
paraprofessional support duties related to the examination of tax
returns and/or the investigation of alleged tax fraud performed by
Internal Revenue Agents. The technician is responsible for a segment
or phase of the audit or investigation as assigned by the
Supervisory Internal Revenue Agent, which will serve as an integral
part in completing and closing the audit or assignment.
- As instructed by the Revenue Agent, independently locates, searches,
and documents specific information from records of individuals,
corporations, banks, brokerage firms, etc. This information may be
gathered from digital or paper accounting records, files, computer
printouts, etc. Participates in determining which information is
appropriate and at what point sufficient information has been
gathered. Analyzes taxpayer records, third party records and
financial data to identify trends and patterns. Identifies and
reports discrepancies and inconsistencies to the agent. Documents
the facts and/or evidence obtained to ensure that appropriate facts
are available for the Revenue Agent to reach a sound conclusion.
- Independently prepares, verifies, and assembles work papers,
schedules and exhibits, and related documentation that reflect the
presentation of facts and the analysis performed. These may include,
but are not limited to, travel and entertainment, bad debt reserve,
depreciation, source of income, tax credits, balancing bank
statements, other expense schedules, chart of account, etc.
Reconciles subsidiary accounts with general ledger control accounts
for receivables, payables, work-in-progress, inventory and property
accounts. Also assists in the preparation of examination reports
including the computation of tax liability using Report Generation
Software (RGS) or other software. In addition, prepares and
assembles work papers and exhibits in the case file.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this
announcement:\
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-06\
You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of
difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the
Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Experience using automated systems (i.e., Accurint, FinCen, and IDRS) to
research a taxpayer and provide a written report of findings; Experience
recognizing indications of tax fraud and abuse; Experience communicating
with customers orally or in writing in a variety of situations to
document and summarize information obtained from various third parties;
Experience using spreadsheets to assist in interpreting data and
preparing reports; Experience performing phone duties, and proposed
adjustments to income, deductions, payments and/or taxes.\
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07\
You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of
difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the
Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Experience using business tax law, the IRM, the IRC, IRS enforcement
actions, tax forms, notices, bills, and other documents to assist/advise
the revenue agent and/or group manager; Experience using automated
systems (i.e., Accurint, FinCen, and IDRS) to conduct research and
analysis of taxp yer information and provide a written report of
findings; Experience using investigative/probing techniques to solicit
relevant information; Experience using spreadsheets to assist in
interpreting data and preparing reports; Experience communicating
specialized information orally or in writing with internal and external
customers and provide clear and concise replies to taxpayers or their
representative.