Fo Tax 27r

Posting Title- FO TAX 27R - Appeals Officer- Position Classification- Financial Off (Tax Audit) R27- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)
- Salary Range- $88,554.39 - $101,006.03 annually which includes a 6.6% Temporary Market Adjustment*- Close Date- 12/3/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Finance- Ministry Branch / Division- Tax Appeals and Litigation Branch / Revenue Division- Job Summary**The Team**
The Tax Appeals and Litigation Branch (TALB) conducts thorough and impartial reviews of appeals on behalf of the Minister of Finance under more than 15 tax and revenue statutes to support fair tax administration. Appeals and litigation involve complex legal and accounting issues across a variety of businesses and industries, and outcomes on appeal can significantly affect the tax base. Members of TALB work with a wide range of taxpayers including individuals, corporations and multinational companies as well as their legal and financial representatives. A recent Top Work Unit Award winner for the fourth time in a row, TALB provides a flexible work environment supporting a healthy work life balance.

**The Role**
In your work as an Appeals Officer, you will assimilate complex facts, assess the merits of legal arguments, weigh the evidentiary value of materials, and analyze applicable legislation. Upon completion of the review process, you will prepare a written recommendation on the disposition of each appeal. Working with your TALB teammates and your colleagues in program areas, you help to ensure BC’s tax administration is fair and BC’s tax statutes are correctly applied.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience Requirements**
- Professional Accounting Designation (CA, CGA, CMA, or CPA) with good standing. Note: If your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through an applicable Canadian Accounting Association.
- Two (2) years auditing experience involving exposure to a wide variety of businesses and industries, including preparing financial statements and preparing or auditing personal and corporate tax returns.
- Experience analyzing complex factual, business or legal issues.

**About this Position**:
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO - **Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Resume: YES -** Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

**Questionnaire: YES - **You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
- Job Category- Administrative Services, Finance