Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Political Science or Economics is required. (Must provide original college/university transcript at time of interview)*
Two (2) years of full-time work experience in auditing, financial analysis, or researching tax ordinances, tax law, and tax registration is required.
Possession of a current valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)
*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Ability to explain tax ordinances, tax delinquencies, tax deficiencies, tax registrations, and other related violations to business owners, operators, and taxpayers. Knowledge of tax or other field investigation techniques, policies and procedures. Ability to objectively and tactfully communicate with hostile or reluctant business owners, operators or taxpayers. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.Ability to work flexible hours to conduct investigation visits. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards. Ability to communicate both verbally and in written formats. Knowledge of internal control concepts and procedures. Skill in evaluating information for problem solving. Ability to apply basic mathematic skills to office bookkeeping and perform calculations. Skill in observing an entity’s operation and documenting those observations with narratives or flowcharts.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”
ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).
VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
Our Benefits Package Includes
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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