Tax Specialist 2 (Revenue)

Salary : $3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 222373
Department: Remote Sellers Commission
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
OUR MISSION
The Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers was created by Act 274 of the 2017 Regular Legislative Session. The Commission is charged with the administration and collection of sales and use tax with respect to remote sellers. We promote uniformity and simplicity in compliance and we adhere to the Code of Government Ethics while providing leadership and professionalism in our duties to those we represent and serve.


OVERVIEW
The Tax Specialist 2 processes returns and payments, manages remote seller accounts, and assists taxpayers.


Key Competencies
Attention to detail, analytical skills, strong communication, and accuracy.
What Makes It Unique
This role supports a specialized statewide commission and plays a key part in the growing area of remote seller tax administration.

Minimum Qualifications
Six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods plus one of the following:

Four years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR

A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR

An advanced degree or Juris Doctorate; OR

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a current Louisiana license to practice law.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification


The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information


Job Duties:
The Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers was created and established for the administration and collection of the sales and use tax imposed by the state and political subdivisions with respect to remote sales.

• Reviews penalty waiver requests and makes a determination or recommendation in accordance with Commission adopted guidance
• Authorize or recommend issuance of any refund or credit due.
• Review applications submitted by businesses to determine eligibility to file as a remote seller.
• Open and close taxpayer accounts, generate all correspondence pertaining to new/closed accounts; verify account closings by reviewing taxpayer history to determine if there are outstanding balances due prior to closing an account. Report any outstanding balances to Executive Director prior to closing account. Ensure payments are properly recorded.
• Responsible for assisting taxpayers with applications, filing of returns, payment of taxes, and any general questions.
• Develop, analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or manual changes.
• Educate taxpayers regarding return and payment processing and management.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.


Office located at 7722 Office Park Blvd, Baton Rouge

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:

Renee Ellender Roberie


Louisiana Remote Sellers Commission


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Do you have professional experience in accounting, financial operations, bookkeeping, payroll, banking, or fiscal administration?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to Question 1, please describe your professional accounting or fiscal experience, including your role, responsibilities, and the types of financial tasks you performed. If you answered "No", enter "N/A".
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Describe a time when you ensured accurate processing or reconciliation of data. Provide response that outlines the situation, the measurable steps you took, and the outcome.
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Provide an example of when you have educated or assisted customers or clients in understanding a complex process or requirement. Include what you aimed to achieve, how you measured success, and the results.
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Describe a goal you have set and achieved related. Explain the specific actions you took.
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