State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Revenue Examiner 4 (8663AR)

$48.15-$62.58 Hourly / $3,851.42-$5,006.17 BiWeekly /
$100,522.00-$130,661.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Labor or Revenue Services field and office examination units or districts this class is accountable for supervising examination, investigation and clerical staff.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

This is a supervisory level class and distinguished from lower level Examiners by full time supervisory responsibility over staff of the unit or district.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a Tax Unit Manager, Unemployment Compensation Tax Administration Supervisor or other administrative official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises other Examiners, technical and clerical staff and investigators as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Schedules and assigns audits based on availability and experience levels of examiners;
  • Monitors audits in process and provides technical assistance to examiners as needed;
  • Reviews field audit and investigative reports to ensure correct procedures have been followed and audit findings are valid;
  • Provides staff training and assistance;
  • Conducts performance evaluations;
  • Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and procedures;
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
  • Maintains audit contact files and reconciles them to production and inventory control reports;
  • Investigates and visits taxpayers when necessary to answer complaints and inquiries;
  • Conducts informal conferences with taxpayers where disputes have arisen over audit findings;
  • Reviews assessments prior to billing;
  • Attends formal hearings;
  • Reviews and evaluates weekly time production reports;
  • Prepares reports on unit activities, audit and assessment production and other necessary statistical reports for management;
  • Conducts examinations in addition to supervisory responsibilities;
  • Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports and analysis;
  • May recommend changes in existing legislation and assists in preparation of proposed legislation;
  • Performs related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant agency policies and procedures;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • principles and practices of accounting and auditing;
    • and understanding of appropriate tax statutes;
  • Knowledge of effective office practices and procedures;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to
    • understand, interpret and apply tax law;
    • analyze complex accounts, tax reports and financial statements and records;
  • Ability to utilize EDP systems for financial analysis and management;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the professional working lead level involving the interpretation and application of tax law and fiscal principles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • Examination requirements met in any of the following may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certificate in Management Accounting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(36)-Tax Programs and Control

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 29

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Revenue Examiner 4 in Salary Group AR 29 approved effective February 15, 2012. (Revised to modernize format and add an Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-253

EFFECTIVE DATE

09/28/2023
CLASS: 8663AR; EST: 9/27/1963; REV: 9/28/2023;