| Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Salary | $4,387–$8,608 |
REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR
Salary
$4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
228087
Department
Remote Sellers Commission
Opening Date
11/02/2026
Closing Date
11/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
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 Louisianas 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 bachelors 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:
Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinate employees. This work includes return and payment processing and management as well as application and account processing and management.
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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Renee Ellender Roberie
Louisiana Remote Sellers Commission
renee.roberie@la.gov
225.342.2156
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
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Describe your experience interpreting and applying tax laws. Include examples of complex tax issues you have resolved.
02
Describe your experience supervising staff or leading a project. Include the size of the team, your responsibilities for assigning and reviewing work, and how you ensured accuracy and productivity.
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Provide an example of a process improvement, system enhancement, or procedural change you implemented or recommended in a tax administration, regulatory, financial, or compliance environment. What was the issue, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome?
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Do you have a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?
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If you selected the option above indicating the possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, please provide the following details: Certification number Issue date Expiration date
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Do you possess a current Louisiana license to practice law?
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
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