Internal Revenue Agent 12 Month Register - AMENDED
Company: Internal Revenue Service
Location: White Plains
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Duties
WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONALDIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at:
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
- Large Business and International Director Pass Thru Entities in
TEFRA
The following are the duties of this position at the full working
level.
- Conducts independent examinations and related investigations of
complex income tax returns filed by individuals or
business/organizational entities. Examinations may also contain
special audit features or anticipated accounting, tax law, or
investigative issues of more than usual difficulty or complexity.
LB&I must review full books and records because these cases are
above $10 million threshold. LB&I requires large team audits,
requiring detailed coordination and advisement with other
staff.
- Conducts examinations of complex individual and business
taxpayers involved in activities or transactions designated or
structured to hide or conceal income such as offshore activities,
and or foreign multiple related entities and other means using a
wide range of financial and other investigative skills.
- Conducts package audits to determine that other required returns
such as information related party returns, excise/employment tax,
or specialty returns are filed and conduct concurrent examinations
of these and other returns when warranted. Recognizes the need for
specialists and makes appropriate referrals.
- Researches and applies the Internal Revenue Code and regulations,
revenue rulings, and courtdecisions; and applies agency policies,
regulations, and practices to determine the correct
taxliability.
- Examines and analyzes accounting systems and records including
computerized accounting andfinancial information systems which
reflect a variety of complex financial operations. Gathers
andresearches data from a variety of sources, including specialized
accounting systems and practicesunique to specific trades or
industries. Such as various electronic accounting software
andcomputer systems applicable to a specific industry
This position has career progression. If you are selected at a
grade level lower than the full working level, you may be
non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example,
you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career
progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in
as little as three years.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been
gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of
experience refers to full-time work; part-timework 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:
BASIC REQUIREMENT: All GRADES (ALSO MEETS GRADE 5
QUALIFICATIONS):
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.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for
this position you must also meet the qualification requirements
listed below:
Minimum Qualifications GS-07: In addition to the basic
requirements, you must have 1 year of Specialized Experience at a
level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05
grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this
position includes experience in or related to accounting or
auditing that provided the specific knowledge, skills and abilities
needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. This
experience must have been acquired in a federal or business
environment and must be sufficient to demonstrate: 1) knowledge of
and skill in applying the principles, concepts and methodology of
professional accounting and related fields and 2) skill in
communicating and dealing effectively with others. Qualifying
experience may have been in accounting, auditing, tax, financial,
legal, or other work that required the knowledge and skill defined
above.
OR
EDUCATION: Candidates must complete one full year of graduate level
education in a field of study such as accounting, business,
finance, law, economics, management, statistical/quantitative
methods or computer science.
OR
Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's
degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0
scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in
the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
for all courses in your major field of study or those courses in
your major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the
upper one third of your class in the college, university, or major
subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized
by the Association of College Honor Societies.
Minimum Qualifications GS-09: In addition to the basic
requirements, you must have 1 year of Specialized Experience at a
level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07
grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this
position includes experience in accounting, auditing, tax,
financial, legal or other work that required 1) knowledge of and
skill in applying the principles, concepts and methodology of
professional accounting and related fields and 2) skill in
communicating and dealing effectively with others. Qualifying
experience is accounting work that includes the design,
development, operation or inspection of accounting systems; the
prescription of accounting standards, policies and requirements;
the examination, analysis and interpretation of accounting data,
records or reports; and the provision of accounting or financial
management advice and assistance to management. Work could also
include developing comprehensive accounting and financial
information systems in concert with recognized accounting theory
and practices as taught in academic institutions and promulgated by
accounting standards boards, professional accounting organizations
and the Comptroller General. Professional accounting work must have
been creative, analytical, evaluative and interpretive. This may
include: Office auditing of various types of tax returns to
determine tax liability of individual taxpayers, businesses, or
corporations. Interpreting and applying pertinent parts of the
Internal Revenue Code and related regulations and procedures and
conducting comprehensive analytical examinations. Making
determination and redetermination, or audit, on liability for
Federal taxes. Investigating alleged criminal violations of Federal
tax statutes and making recommendations for criminal prosecution
and assertion of civil penalties.
OR
EDUCATION: A course of study that includes two full years of
progressively higher-level graduate education, leading to a
Master's degree, in accounting or related field of business,
finance, law, economics, management, statistical/quantitative
methods or computer science.
OR
A Master's Degree in accounting or related field of business,
finance, law, economics, management, statistical/quantitative
methods or computer science.
OR
An equivalent amount of combined education and experience as
described in paragraphs above.
Minimum Qualifications GS-11: In addition to the basic
requirements, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a
level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09
grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this
position includes experience that required 1)Knowledge of and skill
in applying professional accounting principles, concepts and
methodology in the examination of accounting books, records and
systems 2) skill in interpreting and applying tax law for
individuals and business and/or exempt organizations; 3) knowledge
of business and trade practices to analyze business operations and
financial conditions; and 4) skill in interacting effectively in a
wide range of situations with a broad range of individuals.
Examples of experience qualifying as specialized include: (This
list is not inclusive) Experience in interpreting and applying
professional accounting and auditing techniques and practices to
examine various tax returns of individuals and/or business
organizations. Examining accounting systems and records including
computerized accounting and financial information systems which
reflect a variety of complex financial operations. Gathering and
researching data from a variety of sources, and/or specialized
accounting practices unique to a particular trade or industry. The
interpretation and application of Federal tax law for individuals,
business and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and
corporations.
OR
EDUCATION: A course of study that includes 3 years of progressively
higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D.
or equivalent doctoral degree in accounting or related field of
business, finance, law, economics, management,
statistical/quantitative methods or computer science.
OR
An equivalent amount of combined education and experience as
described in paragraphs above.
****QUALIFICATIONS CONTUNITED IN EDUCATION SECTION****
Education
****QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED FROM QUALIFICATIONS SECTION****
Minimum Qualifications GS-12: In addition to the basic
requirements, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a
level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11
grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this
position includes experience with progressively responsible and
diversified professional accounting or auditing work that required
the application of 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; Experience with the interpretation and application
of Federal tax law for individuals, business and/or exempt
organizations, partnerships, and corporations; Experience with
business and trade practices to develop tax issues based on
analysis and evaluation of overall business operations and
financial condition; Experience in corporate financial transactions
and financial management principles and practices; Experience
interacting effectively with a broad range of individuals and
negotiating with specialists in accounting, legal, tax, and other
similar business related professions. Experience preparing written
reports and analyses, and articulating and communicating results
and analyses orally and in writing.
For more information on qualifications please refer to .For more
information on qualifications please refer to .
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are
qualifying for this position by substituting education or training
for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An
official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited
(or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these
criteria, please refer to .
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or
universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show
proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least
equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Click (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or for Foreign Education
Credentialing instructions.
Additional information
CERTIFICATES WILL BE ISSUED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER:
- AMENDED VACANCIES
Please consider each location carefully when applying. If you are
selected for a position at one of your location selections, that
will become your official post of duty. If the position(s) are no
longer needed prior to the closing date, this announcement may be
closed early. This is an open continuous announcement which will be
used to fill vacancies in the locations listed as they become
available for the next 12 months contingent upon funding and space
requirements. Applicants must apply and/or update their
applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of the announcement. This
announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates,
not later than 10 days prior to the additional cut-off date(s).
Eligible applicants who apply by the initial cut-off date, will be
referred in score order. If additional vacancies exist, remaining
applicants will be considered in score order as needed. Selections
from this announcement may be made no later than 07/28/2025.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your
application. All application materials, including transcripts, must
be in English.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as
specified in this announcement, your application will be determined
incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position (or
may not receive the special consideration for which you may be
eligible).
How to Apply
The following instructions outline our application process. You
must complete this application process and submit any required
documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 04/28/2025 and/or
cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you
during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday -
Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by
noon ET on 04/28/2025.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the
following link:
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at
any time during the announcement open period, return to your
USAJOBS account (). There you will find a record of your
application, the application status, and an option to Update
Application. This option will no longer be available once the
announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the
announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: . All of
your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application
record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application
Information page that provides information regarding the
documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent
related to this application. The Application Status will appear
along with the date your application was last updated. For
information on what each Application Status means, visit: .
Agency contact information
IRS Austin External
Email
Address
LBI - Director Pass Thru Entities
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
US
Next steps
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disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you require
this for any part of the application and hiring process.
Once your application package and online questionnaire is received
you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for
checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy
notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of
your application for this position at any time by logging onto the
USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." For
a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on
"more information." Please notify us if your contact information
changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email
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communication that could affect your consideration for this
position.
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Please read the following guidance.
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