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Connecticut Department of Administrative Services

Tax Corrections Principal Examiner

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112

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Overview Location: Hartford, CT

Introduction: Looking to advance in your career with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services? If so, check out this opportunity!

The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is hiring a

Tax Corrections Principal Examiner

in the Litigation Division, located in Hartford.

Position Details This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 9:00am and 5:30pm.

Salary: $90,309 - $116,146/year

Job Type: Open to Agency Employees

Close Date: 10/16/2025 11:59:00 PM

Organization Context The Litigation Division of the Legal Services Bureau is comprised of two subdivisions: the Litigation Subdivision and the Appellate Subdivision. Each subdivision fulfills statutory functions and addresses a large volume of administrative and judicial cases. The Litigation Subdivision represents the Commissioner in actions before courts, boards, and commissions, including tax appeals in the Connecticut Superior Court and administrative proceedings such as those in front of the Freedom of Information Commission. It also coordinates the Commissioner’s interests in bankruptcy litigation. The Appellate Subdivision reviews protests filed by taxpayers.

Position Responsibilities This Tax Corrections Principal Examiner will supervise the maintenance and adjustment of the financial accounting associated with the three major dockets managed by the Litigation Division: civil litigation and collections litigation cases; Appellate Subdivision protests; and Bankruptcy cases. The Tax Corrections Principal Examiner will report directly to the Tax Litigation Director.

Responsibilities (Examples of Duties)

Plans unit workflow and determines priorities

Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work

Establishes and maintains unit procedures

Provides staff training and assistance

Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations

Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures

Prepares reports and correspondence

Evaluates production reports, ascertains deficiencies, and takes corrective action

Resolves the most complex work problems

Authorizes bills and refunds

Refers questionable accounts to the Audit Division

Assists in the preparation of computer program tests

Serves as a member of special committees and study groups representing the Operations Division

May make recommendations on polices or standards

Performs related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of the functions and operations of financial data base systems

Knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures

Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations

Accounting and auditing principles and techniques

Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Ability to plan and organize work and to utilize computer software

Supervisory ability

Minimum Qualifications General Experience Seven (7) years of technical experience in automated taxation, registration processing, billing, or refunding operations. Note: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Tax Corrections Examiner 1.

Substitutions Allowed

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half year of experience to a maximum of four years for a Bachelor's degree.

For state employees one (1) year of experience at the level of a Tax Corrections Examiner 2 may be substituted for the General Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience acting in a lead capacity and/or with training

Experience with complex financial accounts including researching and posting electronic returns and payments, analyzing and adjusting tax returns, and financial postings in CTax and related interest calculations, particularly concerning audit matters

Experience with problem-solving and addressing system issues

Experience working with complex tax returns, audit cases, and workpapers

Experience working with all levels of staff within the Department

Experience communicating by phone, email, and web messages

Benefits

Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage

Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

Paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year

Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities

A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance

Equal Opportunity AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Application and Selection Note: In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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Before You Apply: Meet Minimum Qualifications by the closing date; educational credits; resume policy; preferred shift/location; timely submission requirements

After You Apply: Referral questions, interview preparation, status tracking, and possible future vacancies

Questions? Contact Jake Ferrari at jake.ferrari@ct.gov for recruitment questions

How to Apply Click on the Apply button on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting to submit your application and supplemental questionnaire.

Location-specific postings and additional related roles are listed; these are for informational purposes and to help candidates understand the market context.

Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates offered a position will be bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Government Administration

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