About this Job
OUR MISSION
The Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers was created by Act 274 of the 2017 Regular Legislative Session. The Commission is charged with the administration and collection of sales and use tax with respect to remote sellers. We promote uniformity and simplicity in compliance and we adhere to the Code of Government Ethics while providing leadership and professionalism in our duties to those we represent and serve.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Revenue Tax Specialist Supervisor oversees the processing and management of tax returns, payments, taxpayer accounts, and applications for the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers. The position leads staff, ensures compliance with sales and use tax laws, resolves complex tax issues, and supports operational and strategic initiatives.
Key Competencies
Strong leadership and team management skills, advanced knowledge of sales and use tax laws, analytical problem-solving abilities, effective communication with taxpayers and tax professionals, sound decision-making, and the ability to improve processes and systems.
What Makes It Unique
This position offers the opportunity to lead a specialized tax administration function that supports Louisiana's remote seller tax program. It combines technical tax expertise, staff leadership, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, providing a direct impact on the effectiveness of tax administration and compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
Six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods plus one of the following:
Six years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
An advanced degree or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a current Louisiana license to practice law plus one year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
This position is responsible for overseeing the return and payment processing and management (including in-house audits) and application and account processing and management (including in-house audits) of the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers. An advanced knowledge of sales tax laws and policies is required for this position. This position will have the following duties:
Develops procedures for return and payment management and account and application management, assigns work and provides technical guidance to staff members in resolving discrepancies on managing and processing returns and accounts.
Reviews and approves or recommends to the Executive Director issuances of refunds or credits due.
Confers and corresponds with the executive director, taxpayers, attorneys, and CPAs to resolve difficult and controversial areas of applicable laws and regulations, particularly when there are differences between state and local application.
Coordinates system testing with subordinate employees related to returns, payments, refunds, credits, debits, applications and account management.
Assists in development or revision of laws, regulations, and procedures.
Provides recommendations to improvements in the Commission’s System of Record and Tax Portal.
Participates in conferences and conventions, and may represent the department before taxpayers, tax administrators, and tax practitioners.
Responsible for any additional duties requested by Executive Director.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational - up to 24 months.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. The starting minimum pay for the Revenue Tax Specialist Supervisor is $25.31/hourly.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Renee Ellender Roberie
Louisiana Remote Sellers Commission
225.342.2156