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This Position is for an Internal Revenue Agent with agency locations in Cleveland, MS.

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: SBSE Field Exam.

Duties and Responsibilities: (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.) 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. 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, 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, excise, 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. Identifies issues to be pursued based on large, unusual or questionable items which produce significant tax or compliance effect and utilizes the appropriate tax law and facts needed to resolve them. Recognizes indicators of fraudulent activity and develops appropriate referrals. Utilizes standard accounting methods and techniques during the course of examinations in order to develop information regarding the income and financial operations of taxpayers. Examines accounting systems and records including computerized accounting and financial information systems which reflect a variety of complex financial operations. Gathers and researches data from a variety of sources, and/or specialized accounting practices unique to a particular trade or industry.

Qualifications: 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-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. (Position will hired in Grades GS-05 through GS-12.)

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: Basic Requirements All Grades (and GS-05): Degree in accounting that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting & 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 Combination of education & experience: equivalent to 4 years that included courses equivalent to a major in accounting, i.e., at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting & 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above, in combination with appropriate experience or additional education. A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) obtained through written examination in a State, territory or the District of Columbia meets the requirements for GS-5. Applicants with CPA certificates may qualify for higher grade levels based on their education &/or experience.

And Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the above, coursework must be sufficient to demonstrate all the following: principles of accounting, intermediate accounting, auditing & 2 advanced accounting courses (cost accounting is acceptable as one of the advanced accounting cour es).

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.