Tax Examiner

Schedule: Full-time

***This posting is for current Ohio Department of Taxation employees only

Creating a seamless and user-centric experience for all Ohio Taxpayers

The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guiding our agency is the Mission Statement which explains that we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, responsiveness, and equitability in each interaction.

Taxation is looking for a professional, driven, and promotable candidate who is service minded to join our team—if this sounds like you, continue reading below to learn more about this career opportunity with Taxation!

What You’ll do as a Tax Examiner in Personal and School District Income Tax

Tax Examiners in this area will be responsible for the following duties:

Develop and implement training for Tax Examiner Associates

Serve as lead for complex issues that taxpayers have over the phone

Assist with outreach initiatives

Processing billing and refunds for the operating division

Learn more about the Tax Examiner here.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Disability Inclusion Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator Alexis Klinker by phone: or by email to: .

Undergraduate core program in business related field or public administration which included 3 courses in accounting; 15 mos. exp. in customer service.

-OR 12 mos. exp. as a Tax Examiner Associate, 66811.

-OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail