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Personal Income Tax Advisor (Administrative Officer 5)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA · HybridFull-time$90–137K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$90–137K/yr
Location
Harrisburg, PAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active CPA Within Five Years

Job overview

The Personal Income Tax Advisor interprets personal income tax laws and guides their application across the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. The role analyzes tax policy and legal developments, advises legislators and other stakeholders, represents the department at meetings and events, and leads initiatives and process updates. It also organizes tax information to support training and consistent interpretation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Tax Law InterpretationTax Policy AnalysisTax ResearchPublic PresentationStakeholder GuidanceProject LeadershipIndividual Tax PreparationTrust Tax FilingPartnership Tax FilingCorporate Tax FilingTax CompliancePolicy ImplementationTax Operations Oversight

Qualifications

Administrative Officer 4 or EquivalentEight Years Management or Staff WorkFour-Year College GraduationEquivalent Experience and TrainingActive CPA Within Five YearsThree Years Individual Tax PreparationTwo Years Strategic Tax OversightEnhanced Background CheckCitizenship or Residency Verification

Full job description

Salary $89,996.00 - $136,842.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2026-61368 Department Department of Revenue Division RV Indvl Txs Dir Stf Opening Date 10/26/2026 Closing Date 11/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 08670 Position Number 50705176 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit A3 Pay Group ST10 Bureau / Division Code 00183000 Bureau / Division Department of Revenue, Bureau of Individual Taxes, Director's Staff Worksite Address 393 Walnut Street City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17128 Contact Name Collette Rebuck Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION As a Personal Income Tax Advisor with the Department of Revenue, you will help guide complex tax issues that affect residents statewide. This role gives you the chance to share knowledge, support policymakers, and improve public understanding. You will contribute to important decisions that shape tax administration and be part of an agency that values accuracy, collaboration, and service to the public. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports the Department by interpreting personal income tax laws and guiding how they are applied across the organization. The role helps ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy in tax administration. As a Personal Income Tax Advisor, you will perform the following duties: 1. Policy Analysis: Review complex tax laws to identify issues, clarify requirements, and propose workable solutions 2. Research Review: Examine federal, state, and court developments to assess their impact and recommend actions 3. Public Representation: Present tax policies at meetings and events to support clear and consistent communication 4. Stakeholder Guidance: Provide authoritative responses to complex questions from legislators, professionals, and agencies 5. Knowledge Management: Document and organize key tax information to support training, continuity, and consistent interpretation 6. Project Leadership: Guide major initiatives, legislative changes, and process updates across multiple departments Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, two days per week in office. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 4. **Salary:**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. One year as an Administrative Officer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 2. Eight years of experience in progressively responsible and varied management or staff work, including personnel management, fiscal management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university; or 3. Any equivalent combination of experience and training Additional Requirements: 1. You must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who has been active for a period within the last five years. 2. You m st have at least three years of experience preparing individual tax returns as a tax practitioner, including knowledge of trust, partnership and corporation tax filing requirements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and location regulations, including Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code. 3. You must have at least two years of experience with strategic oversight of multifaceted tax functions, including compliance, policy implementation, and operational workflows. 4. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification. How to Apply: 1. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be ... For full info follow application link. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,406 open Tax Advisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$90–137K/yr
  • US median$105–213K/yr383 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $113K, is 26% below the US median midpoint ($153K) — in the lowest quarter of Tax Advisor salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 90 open Tax Advisor jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,406 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Tax Advisor postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (1,332 postings).
Education
438 of the 1,406 open Tax Advisor jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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