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Job Description
The Tax Compliance Bureau within the Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking a detail oriented, self-motivated, resourceful, confident individual with a positive attitude to join our team. If this sounds like you, this may be the perfect job for you!
Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and Diversity and Inclusion.
This position serves as a professional specialist/expert for the planning, development and implementation of data accumulation and verification. Specialized expert for all Bureau wide reportable metrics, including the quality assurance review of all queries/reports pertaining to Bureau metrics or production reports. Makes improvement recommendations to management. The incumbent designs, implements and maintains procedures and documentation pertaining Bureau wide metrics and quality reviews of metrics and production reports. Analyzes and recommends Bureau wide process improvements, in addition to process improvements pertaining to the automated software applications that support the Tax Compliance Bureau (TCB). Position will provide input, guidance and recommendations for improvements for best use of technologies and analytics utilized by the TCB staff. This position oversees and recommends appropriate program changes to address procedural changes for the software applications that support the Bureau. Automated software systems and case management tools are a critical component of TCB’s core mission to increase tax compliance of the State of Michigan tax statues efficiently. This position would ensure the compliance and integrity.
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Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.
Experience
Note: Experience is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor’s degree.
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume and a copy of your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, “official college transcripts” must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar’s signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to Treasury. Review more information regarding official transcripts. (Download PDF reader)
This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Interviews will likely occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.
This position has a FTINPRINT sub-class code. The sub-class code indicates the position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.
View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalSpecialist_12523_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)
State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and can be worth 25% to 50% of salary depending on wages and benefits.This page briefly explains some benefits provided under Civil Service rules or union contracts.Leave TimeFull-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year and 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.HolidaysState employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day, just to name a few. State employees also receive Election Day off every other year.Alternative Work SchedulesFlexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.Insurance and Other BenefitsEligible employees can choose from a variety of health insurance plans, including a PPO, HMOs, and a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA. Other coverage includes vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as tax-deferred Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health, prescription, dental and vision eligible expenses, dependent care expenses, and Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (QTFB). Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, and long-term care insurance, auto/home insurance, identify theft protection, and legal services. For additional information, visit https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/employeebenefits/new-employeePaid Parental LeaveProvides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child.Deferred CompensationEmployees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from their paychecks.RetirementEmployees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match up to 3%. The Office of Retirement Services administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC). New hires can also receive up to a 2% employer match into a Personal Healthcare Fund and a lump-sum credit to a tax-deferred account if eligible. More information is available at the Office of Retirement Services.
