Tax Examiner Associate

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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 qualify for a Tax Examiner Associate, you should document on your online application the following:

Undergraduate core program in a business-related field or public administration

Two (2) courses in accounting (please attach a copy of your academic transcript to your online application)

Three (3) months’ experience in customer service

OR equivalent qualifications for employment noted above

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Business

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Adaptability

Additional Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 29, Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule, with an opportunity for a pay increase after 6 months of satisfactory performance.

For more information, please contact

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

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

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guided by our Mission Statement, we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, and responsiveness in each interaction. Taxation is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce. We invest in the development of each employee through comprehensive training, a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), tuition reimbursement, health and wellness programs, work-life balance initiatives, and opportunities for career advancement.

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!

The Ohio Department of Taxation is looking for Tax Examiner Associates.

As a Tax Examiner Associate (TEA), you will:

· Play a crucial role in assisting, educating, and providing system assistance to taxpayers through working correspondence via email, letters, and telephone.

· Be given the opportunity to learn about and become an expert in the various taxes assessed by the State of Ohio.

· Undergo comprehensive training on a wide array of tax types such as individual income, school district withholding taxes, and business taxes.

A full Position Description will be provided during the interview process.

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

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Section 2961 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibits individuals convicted of a felony including but not limited to fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency. Additionally, section 5703.081 of the Ohio Revised Code requires the Ohio Department of Taxation employees to promptly file and pay tax returns.