Internal Revenue Agent

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: BASIC REQUIREMENTS All GRADES: A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and an additional 6 semester hours in related subjects such as business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management, or finance. OR A bachelor’s or higher degree in a field other than accounting or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above. OR Currently or previously held an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 position for at least one year. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Qualifying experience must have been in progressively responsible and diversified professional accounting or auditing work that required 1) knowledge of and skill in applying professional accounting principles, theory, and practices to analyze and interpret accounting books, records, or systems specifically to determine their effect on Federal tax liabilities and their adequacy for recording transactions affecting tax liabilities; 2) skill in interpreting and applying Federal tax law for individuals, business, and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations; 3) knowledge of business and trade practices to develop tax issues based on analysis and evaluation of overall business operations and financial condition; 4) knowledge of corporate financial transactions and financial management principles and practices; and 5) skill in interacting effectively with a broad range of individuals and in negotiating with specialists in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business-related professions. AND Experience working various program cases such as National Research Program (NRP), Fraud, Whistleblower (WBO) and High Income/High Wealth (flow-thru entity), Joint Committee, Research and Experimental (R&E) Credit, Abusive Transactions, and Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) for developing compliance issues. Experience conducting Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Title 26 examinations using the IRC, regulations, rulings, court decisions, agency policies, and practices to determine the correct tax liability and to conduct extensive research which may include diversified activities, multiple partners, and operations of national scope. Evaluates content of new and modified legislation and assesses the impact on the program(s). Creates and utilizes Excel spreadsheets (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, charts and graphs) and experience with computer programs [e.g., Employee User Portal (EUP), Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), Report Generation System (RGS), Integrated Automation Technologies (IAT)] to prepare necessary reports for all levels of management including executives or headquarter staff. Identifies and analyzes issues (e.g., net operating loss, partnership basis, and foreign bank and financial account report and F211), and provides feedback, suggestions, and guidance to the various field and headquarter customers. Asserts time and workload management skills in accordance with IRM requirements. Recognizes indicators of fraudulent activity and develops appropriate referrals. Solicits payment and coordinates uncollected deficiency agreements when appropriate. Communicates both verbally and in writing (such as responding to correspondence, meetings) to address any questions or concerns from various customers, such as Taxpayers/Representatives, frontline and senior managers, Revenue Agents, Tax Compliance Officers, or Counsel. Develops and presents topics via automated virtual systems. (e.g., Training, CPE, Group Meetings) AND TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to “All US Citizens”. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM’s Qualifications Standards.
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