Internal Revenue Agent (Joint Committee Specialist)

This Internal Revenue Agent (Joint Committee Specialist) position is with Internal Revenue Service (Department of the Treasury) in Glendale, AZ. WHAT IS LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I)? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): LBI - Director NE Compliance - Northeastern Compliance Practice Area (NECPA), DFO Mid-Atlantic. REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS Key duties: • The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Performs technical reviews on cases required to be reported to the Congressional Joint Committees on Taxation. The cases include those in which refunds of taxes exceeding an amount specified by Congress are being proposed, and on certain cases under the authority of Section 8023 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The review includes the determination of whether refunds or credits are allowable under law and regulations and whether any offsets are proper. Upon completion of review, a report to the Joint Committee on Taxation is prepared for the appropriate signature. Performs a technical review of Whistleblower claim cases prior to closure from the field. The cases reviewed include all award claim recommendations. This review includes the determination of whether the file is complete and adequately explains the basis for the recommendation and audit actions. After the field has made a recommendation on a Section 6707A penalty rescission request, the information will be reviewed and a determination made to accept or reject the recommendation. Determines the nature and extent of the technical and procedural review of each case. Approves or disapproves recommendations and reports prepared by examining agents. Explains items of income or deductions on the returns that are significant or unusual and cites the authority permitting acceptance without adjustment or explains the adjustments being proposed. Prepares memoranda and recommends disposition of cases, raising questions as to the propriety of adjustments or over-assessments proposed. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD91970 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions. Qualifications: Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. 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/day/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 REQUIRMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below: 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. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: In addition to the basic requirements, to be eligible for this position, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.Specialized experience for this position includes: 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. Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations. Experience researching technical tax issues using electronic research systems, reference materials, and published guidance to identify applicable authorities and document the basis for technical conclusions. Experience analyzing examination information, financial documentation, and supporting records to identify technical issues, determine the need for additional issue development, and document examination findings. Experience evaluating technical tax issues involving multiple or interrelated issues by comparing examination information with applicable guidance and documenting recommended actions based on the evaluation. Experience preparing technical workpapers, examination reports, and written documentation that support examination findings, technical conclusions, and recommended actions in accordance with established examination procedures. Experience applying established examination procedures, policies, and published guidance to organize, prioritize, and complete assigned examination activities involving a variety of tax issues. AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): 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". TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05, applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-5, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03, or 04 positions. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.