The IRS is hiring! We’ve posted thousands of Internal Revenue Agent (GS 5-12) positions that are open for up to 12 months. These positions will specialize in managing audits or exams for both individual and business taxpayers nationwide in more than 253 office locations. This hiring effort is enabled by the landmark Inflation Reduction Act funding approved in August 2022 to improve the nation’s tax administration.
Basic requirements for all grades include
- A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and an additional 6 semester hours in related subjects such as business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management, or finance.
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- A bachelor’s or higher degree in a field other than accounting or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for these positions, you must also meet the qualification requirements for the specific grade level you’re applying for. We’re looking for applicants with skills in verbal and written communication; independent research and decision-making; attention to detail and time; and relevant tax and management experience.
We’re asking you – our educational partner – to help us in our hiring initiative by sharing these vacancy announcements with all your members and distribution lists as well as on your website, job boards and social media platforms. You can follow and share IRS hiring news on Twitter and LinkedIn and visit www.irs.gov/socialmedia for a full list of IRS social media platforms.
To learn about all current IRS job opportunities, people can visit the IRS Careers page. Applicants will also need to visit usajobs.gov and set up an account to apply for jobs there. Potential applicants can register for a variety of IRS-hosted information sessions on the Career Events page. Applicants can also find helpful information on the site to guide them through creating a resume and applying for positions.
More Information:
IRS Virtual Job Fair Info
We are hiring throughout the IRS! Join our virtual information session featuring several of our business divisions to learn about a variety of open or soon-to-be open entry level and mid-career level positions. No matter where you are in your career – just starting out, a recent graduate, or you have years of experience, we have positions we’d love to tell you about. There must be something for you!
We’ll be promoting exciting and unique positions, such as:
- Appeals Officer (Mid-career level)
- General Attorney (Mid-career level)
- Customer Service & Support (Entry level)
- Revenue Agent (Entry to mid-career level)
- Revenue Officer (Entry to mid-career level)
- Senior Tax Analyst (Mid-career level)
- Statistician (Data Scientist) (Mid-career level)
During this information session, you’ll decide which position(s) interest you and then choose a breakout room to hear more about them. In these breakout rooms, you’ll learn about the day-to-day duties of the positions, the qualifications needed to be eligible, and you’ll be able to speak directly to employees working in these positions and hiring managers who review potential candidates – all so you can gain a better understanding of the position and whether it is a good fit for you. We’ll also be discussing the application process and tips on writing an effective resume. This is a unique opportunity that you will not want to miss!
Click the Reserve a spot button to register today! Once registered, you’ll be able to see the ZoomGov link needed to attend this event, and you’ll also receive an email confirmation with the same link. Don’t forget to add this event and link to your calendar!
Note: To be considered for employment by the IRS, you must be a US citizen (native born or naturalized).
