Revenue Tax Specialist (Compliance)

Revenue Tax Specialist (Compliance)

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Revenue Tax Specialist (Compliance)

Salary

$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

222379

Department

Remote Sellers Commission

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Mission Statement

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 Compliance Revenue Tax Specialist reviews amended returns, processes refunds, resolves delinquencies, and supports voluntary disclosure cases to ensure accurate tax compliance for remote sellers.

Key Competencies

Analytical review skills, strong communication with taxpayers, and ability to manage compliance issues.

What Makes It Unique

This role operates in a specialized and growing area of remote seller tax administration, offering meaningful impact in a modern, multi-jurisdictional compliance environment.

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 foundhere.

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/audits amended returns and supporting documentation and decides on a recommendation of approval or denial in accordance with applicable laws and Commission adopted guidance.

• Responsible for system testing related to returns, payments, refunds, credits, debits, etc

• Communicates and corresponds with taxpayers regarding delinquencies and assessments

• Calculates penalties and interest as necessary and makes appropriate adjustments to taxpayers’ accounts.

• Calculates interest and makes appropriate adjustments to taxpayers’ accounts.

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.

• ResumesWILL NOTbe 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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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

• Mardi Gras,

• Good Friday,

• Memorial Day,

• Independence Day,

• Labor Day,

• Veteran's Day,

• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system

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• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others

01

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

• Yes

• No

02

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”.

03

Describe an example of a time you reviewed or audited financial, tax, or compliance documentation and made a determination or recommendation based on laws, policies, or supporting documents. Include your goal, measurable actions, timeline, and the outcome.

04

Provide a response describing how you have managed delinquent accounts, compliance notices, or payment issues in the past. Explain the specific steps you took, how you measured progress, and the results of your actions.

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State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

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