Personal Income Tax Advisor

THE POSITION As a Personal Income Tax Advisor with the Department of Revenue, you will help guide complex tax issues that affect residents statewide. This role gives you the chance to share knowledge, support policymakers, and improve public understanding. You will contribute to important decisions that shape tax administration and be part of an agency that values accuracy, collaboration, and service to the public. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports the Department by interpreting personal income tax laws and guiding how they are applied across the organization. The role helps ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy in tax administration. As a Personal Income Tax Advisor, you will perform the following duties: Policy Analysis: Review complex tax laws to identify issues, clarify requirements, and propose workable solutions Research Review: Examine federal, state, and court developments to assess their impact and recommend actions Public Representation: Present tax policies at meetings and events to support clear and consistent communication Stakeholder Guidance: Provide authoritative responses to complex questions from legislators, professionals, and agencies Knowledge Management: Document and organize key tax information to support training, continuity, and consistent interpretation Project Leadership: Guide major initiatives, legislative changes, and process updates across multiple departments Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, two days per week in office. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Administrative Officer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Eight years of experience in progressively responsible and varied management or staff work, including personnel management, fiscal management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training Additional Requirements: You must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who has been active for a period within the last five years. You must have at least three years of experience preparing individual tax returns as a tax practitioner, including knowledge of trust, partnership and corporation tax filing requirements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and location regulations, including Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code. You must have at least two years of experience with strategic oversight of multifaceted tax functions, including compliance, policy implementation, and operational workflows. Legal Requirements: This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification. Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.\* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply.