This help wanted ad was part of today’s email newsletter from the IRS.  While not everyone would be willing to work for the Dark Side, it is interesting to see what they are paying the auditors those of us on the good side have to do battle with.  Using a 2,000 hour work year (50 weeks X 40 hours), it works out to $36 per hour.  Of course, the value of the intangible income (power tripping, striking fear in the hearts of mere mortals, etc.) can only be assessed by each person.

IRS is Accepting Applications for Revenue Agent Positions

The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applications through September 9, 2005 for revenue agent positions in its Large and Mid Size Business (LMSB) Division in a variety of locations.

IRS is seeking tax professionals who are experienced in the areas of financial products, employment taxes, international concerns, information systems (CAS), and general corporate accounting.  Minimum starting salary is $72,035 based on a 40 hour workweek with many opportunities for career advancement. Other benefits include health and life insurance, 401(k) and vacation and sick leave.

Revenue agents within LMSB are responsible for coordinating and administering the tax examinations of the largest national and multinational corporations in America. In addition, revenue agents address a multitude of complex technical tax issues ranging from tax shelters to global operations.

Qualified applicants will be scheduled for interviews in October 2005.  Final selections and job offers will be made in December 2005 with a start date of March 2006.

Although applications will only be accepted online, you may contact your area recruiter with any specific questions: 
West Coast:  Iwona.I.Gwizdak@irs.gov
East Coast:  Rose.Brantley@irs.gov
Central Region: Rosalind.Y.Lewis@irs.gov

 

- posted by Kerry M. Kerstetter, MBA~CPA~ATP~ATA @ 8/29/2005 12:19:00 PM Send this post: