Internal Revenue Agent *6 Month Register* *amended*

Company: Department Of The Treasury
Location: Midland
Posted on: May 3, 2021

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Summary

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.

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Responsibilities

WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF-EMPLOYED DIVISION? The Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) Division provides examinations and taxpayer education services for about 7 million small businesses and upwards of 33 million self-employed and supplemental income taxpayers.

WHAT DOES AN INTERNAL REVENUE AGENT DO? An Internal Revenue Agent (IRA) conducts examinations of entities including individuals, sole proprietorships, small corporations, partnerships, and fiduciaries that may involve a number of separate tasks or procedures. In this position, you will use your professional knowledge and skill in accounting and auditing techniques and practices to examine various tax returns, determine the correct tax liability, identify situations with potential for understated taxes, and to recognize potential fraud. Many situations may require a specialized knowledge of a particular industry and/or may involve varied or complex systems of accounting. In addition, you will interact with taxpayers and their representatives from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, provide examination findings, interpretations of tax laws and regulations, and other necessary information to ensure future compliance.

As an Internal Revenue Agent you will:

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• Examine and audit individual, business and corporate tax returns to determine correct federal tax liabilities.
• Examine and analyze books, records and accounting systems, conduct interviews, and utilize other fact finding techniques to obtain the information necessary to determine the correct tax liability.
• Conduct field examinations and discuss findings with the taxpayer or their representative, perform package audits to ensure compliance, and determine need for multiple year examinations based on findings.
• Interact with taxpayers, tax attorneys, enrolled agents, certified public accountants and other practitioners in conducting day to day operations.

If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

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.

Travel Required

25% or less - 1 to 5 nights per month

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

12

• Job family (Series)

0512 Internal Revenue Agent

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Conditions of Employment

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• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Additional locations continued: Fort Worth, TX; Gulfport, LA; Harlingen, TX; Houston, TX; Huntsville, AL; Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; McAllen, TX; Midland, TX; Mobile, AL; Montgomery, AL; New Orleans, LA; Oklahoma City, OK; San Antonio, TX; Tulsa, OK; Tyler, TX; Chicago, IL; Matteson, IL; Orland Park, IL; Schiller Park, IL; Downers Grove, IL; Des Moines, IA; Minot ND; Great Falls, MT; Tacoma, WA

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: ALL Grade Levels

You must have a Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting from an accredited college or university that included at least 30 semester hours (45 quarter 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 combination of experience and education at an accredited college or university equivalent to a four year degree that included courses equivalent to a major in accounting, i.e. at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above. OR A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) obtained through written examination in a State, territory or the District of Columbia. OR Are currently serving as an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 and have been in this position for at least one year or was previously an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 and held the position for at least one year. In addition to the above qualifications, you must possess the following professional accounting knowledges: Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Advanced Accounting, and Auditing.

In addition to the above, you must meet the requirements described below:

Grade 05 LEVEL:

A. Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting from an accredited college or university that included at least 30 semester hours (45 quarter 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

B. A combination of experience and education at an accredited college or university equivalent to a four year degree that included courses equivalent to a major in accounting, i.e. at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above. OR

C. A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) obtained through written examination in a State, territory or the District of Columbia. OR

D. Are currently serving as an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 and have been in this position for at least one year or was previously an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 and held the position for at least one year.

In addition to the above qualifications, you must possess the following professional accounting knowledges: Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Advanced Accounting, and Auditing. For more information on the required accounting knowledges please refer to http://www.jobs.irs.gov/student/internal-revenue-agentbr.html.

GS-07 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, concepts and methodology of professional accounting and related fields and skill in communicating and dealing effectively with others. Qualifying experience may have been in accounting, auditing, tax, financial, legal, or other work that required the knowledge and skill defined above. OR

You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: One (1) year of graduate level education in a related field such as Accounting, business, finance, law, economics, management, statistical/quantitative methods, or computer science. OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in your major field of study or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of study, or rank in the upper one third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR

You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.

GS-09 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, concepts and methodology of professional accounting and related fields and skill in communicating and dealing effectively with others. Qualifying experience is accounting work that includes the design, development, operation or inspection of accounting systems; the prescription of accounting standards, policies and requirements; the examination, analysis and interpretation of accounting data, records or reports; and the provision of accounting or financial management advice and assistance to management. Work could also include developing comprehensive accounting and financial information systems in concert with recognized accounting theory and practices as taught in academic institutions and promulgated by accounting standards boards, professional accounting organizations and the Comptroller General. Experience can include work, which included operating, maintaining, improving and evaluating established systems. Day-to-day accounting system operation and maintenance work should address the adequacy of system design, the adequacy of current data in providing financial information or ways to use the system to satisfy new information requirements. Professional accounting work must have been creative, analytical, evaluative and interpretive. OR

You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field such as Accounting, business, finance, law, economics, management, statistical/quantitative methods, or computer science. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education.

GS-11-12 Levels are listed under Education Requirements

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QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED

GS-11 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes knowledge of and skill in applying professional accounting principles, concepts and methodology in the examination of accounting books, records and systems; skill in interpreting and applying tax law for individuals and business and/or exempt organizations; knowledge of business and trade practices to analyze business operations and financial conditions; and skill in interacting effectively in a wide range of situations with a broad range of individuals. Examples of experience qualifying as specialized include: (This list is not inclusive) Experience in interpreting and applying professional accounting and auditing techniques and practices to examine various tax returns of individuals and/or business organizations. Examining accounting systems and records including computerized accounting and financial information systems which reflect a variety of complex financial operations. Gathering and researching data from a variety of sources, and/or specialized accounting practices unique to a particular trade or industry. The interpretation and application of Federal tax law for individuals, business and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations. OR

You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field such as Accounting, business, finance, law, economics, management, statistical/quantitative methods, or computer science. OR

You may qualify by a combination of experience and education

GS-12 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with progressively responsible and diversified professional accounting or auditing work that required the application of 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; Experience with the interpretation and application of Federal tax law for individuals, business and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations; Experience with business and trade practices to develop tax issues based on analysis and evaluation of overall business operations and financial condition; Experience in corporate financial transactions and financial management principles and practices; Experience interacting effectively with a broad range of individuals and negotiating with specialists in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business related professions. Experience preparing written reports and analyses, and articulating and communicating results and analyses orally and in writing.

• The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-timework; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis.
• To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

This announcement is being amended to change the closing date to June 7, 2021. The final cutoff will be on 06/07/2021. You must complete the application process and submit required documentation by 11:59 Eastern Time (ET) on 06/07/2021 to be considered for the final cutoff. There are now four application cut-off dates of March 15th 2021, March 29. 2021, April 15, 2021 and June 7, 2021. Applicants must apply no later than 11:59 pm ET on each cut-off date to be considered for that cut-off. Additionally, the following locations have been added to this announcement: Casper, WY, Champaign, IL, Spokane, WA, Yakima, WA, and Tacoma, WA.

Amended Referral Language: This announcement is being amended to provide additional information on referring applicants. Applicants will be assessed and referred in categories by cutoff date. Eligible applicants in the highest category who apply by the initial cutoff date will be considered first. Applicants who applied after the initial cutoff date who place in the highest category will be considered next. If vacancies remain to be filled in any of the locations, applicants from the lower categories will be referred in cut-off date and category order.

Additional locations (continued from Other InformationSarasota, FL; Savannah, GA; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Wilmington, NC; Albuquerque, NM; Bakersfield, CA; El Monte, CA; Fresno, CA; Glendale, AZ; Glendale, CA; Laguna Niguel, CA; Long Beach, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Los Angeles, (Woodland Hills) CA; Mesa, AZ; Palm Springs, CA; Phoenix, AZ; San Bernardino, CA; San Diego, CA; San Marcos, CA; Santa Ana, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Santa Clarita, CA; Tucson, AZ; Visalia, CA; Annapolis, MD; Newark, DE; Baltimore, MD; Frederick, MD; Hagerstown, MD; Bethlehem, PA; Wilkes Barre, PA; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Evansville, IN; Paducah, KY; Harrisburg, PA; Lancaster, PA; Independence, OH; Youngstown, OH; Canton, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Carmel, IN; Lafayette, IN; Knoxville, TN; Chattanooga, TN; Louisville, KY; Media, PA; King Of Prussia, PA; Horsham, PA; Memphis, TN; Nashville, TN; Pittsburgh, PA; Bridgeport, WV; Richmond, VA; Hampton, VA; Fredericksburg, VA; Toledo, OH; Fort Wayne, IN; Merrillville, IN; Washington, DC; Vienna, VA; Austin, TX; Baton Rouge, LA; Beaumont, TX; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Farmers Branch, TX;

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