Demo: Careers at the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
Hear some of the reasons people love being a part of Team Tax, from the people who do it every day.
We're looking for hard-working New Yorkers to join our team for a variety of positions. Whether you're beginning your career, switching jobs, or looking to make some extra money in retirement, we have the position that's just right for you!
We provide on-the-job training, and both full- and part-time opportunities are available.
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Great co-workers, affordable low-premium health insurance, generous paid leave, and the opportunity to make a real difference—these are just
some of the reasons to take a look at a career with the Tax Department. But don't take our word for it, hear what our employees have to say!
Hear some of the reasons people love being a part of Team Tax, from the people who do it every day.
“The training and resources that they offer here is helpful. I love being part of Team Tax.”
- MaSofia I., Civil Enforcement
“I feel like I’m part of a bigger family.” “My work life balance is exceptional"
- Kevin M., Technology Coordination
“I was able to go from work to night school, and fortunately I can say I finished my MBA because of the department’s policy"
- Christopher L., Tax Policy Analysis
"Once you come in and see all the people, everyone you talk to will tell you: 'I started here and now I'm here.' 'I was temporary and now I'm permanent.' 'I started a permanent position and now I'm a supervisor.' So you actually see it."
- Bryant P., Contact Center Division
Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary |
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Tax Information Aide | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $17.25/hour |
Tax Information Aide | Latham, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $17.25/hour |
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For more information, view the job announcement
Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary |
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Tax Technician 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | $50,678-$64,693 |
Tax Technician Trainee 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | $42,883-$55,093 |
This position may be filled on a provisional* basis.
This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship. Entrance into the traineeship requires one of the following:
*Provisional appointment: In the event that an eligible list for this title does not exist, or has less than three acceptors, an applicant possessing 60 semester credit hours or higher, which includes 6 Accounting, Auditing and/or Tax Credits may be appointed on a provisional basis.
For more information on qualifying experience and instructions on how to apply, view the job announcement.
Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary |
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Revenue Crimes Specialist | Various | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $63,108–$80,248 |
Applicants must meet one of the following:
*Candidates without the relevant experience but who possess a bachelor’s degree can be appointed at the trainee 1 level.
Applicants must also meet all of the following:
To view the job announcement, duties, and how to apply, select a county link of interest below:
*Kings, Suffolk and Westchester County locations will include salary and location pay.
Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary |
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Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 1 | Various | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $50,678–$64,693 |
Jobseekers with a bachelor’s degree in any field may be eligible for this two-year traineeship
Applicants must also meet all of the following:
To view the job announcement, duties, and how to apply, select a county link of interest below:
*Kings, Suffolk, and Westchester County locations will include salary and additional location pay.
Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary |
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Deputy Commissioner | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $162,868–$201,711 |
You must meet the following:
Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
For more information on the job and how to apply, view the job announcement.
Exam number | Exam title | Salary grade | Salary |
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20-972 | Auditor 1 (Tax) Continuous Recruitment Examination | G-18 | $63,108–$80,248 |
On or before the date of filing your application, you must have a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation (The scope of this coursework must be accounting, auditing, and/or taxation. Certain courses such as Business Law, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, are not counted towards the 24 credit hours) and:
Either A: possession of a currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State;
Or B: two years of full-time professional accounting, auditing, and/or taxation experience as described below;
Or C: a master's degree which includes 15 graduate-level semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation and one year of full-time professional accounting, auditing, and/or taxation experience as described below.
To be acceptable, experience for the B and C requirements must have been gained in any one or combination of the following:
Substitution: You must have a minimum of 18 credit hours in core accounting, auditing, and/or taxation. Up to six semester credit hours of core coursework in finance, money and banking, economics, or business may be substituted for accounting, auditing, and/or taxation credits on a credit-for-credit basis to reach the 24 required credit hours. If you meet the minimum qualifications under B or C above, there is no substitution for the required experience.
Important: Any candidate selected for any position at the Department of Taxation and Finance will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
For more information, view the exam announcement.
Exam number | Exam title | Salary grade | Salary |
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20-971 | Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax) Continuous Recruitment Examination | G-14 | $50,678–$64,693 |
A higher salary/appointment level is possible with experience and/or advanced education. Whether by advancement through a Traineeship or direct appointment, you will be able to achieve a Salary Grade 18 position in which salary advances will lead to a job rate of $76,387 (upstate), and $79,413 (downstate). There are further advancement opportunities through promotion.
To apply: You may apply for this examination if you have completed at least 16 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation, and expect to meet the minimum requirements for appointment (below) within 10 months of filing your application. There is no substitution of coursework in a related field to meet these 16 credit hours. If you are offered a conditional offer of appointment prior to receiving a bachelor's degree, you cannot report to work until you submit proof to the Department of Taxation and Finance that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment.
You must have a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation. The scope of this coursework must be accounting, auditing, and/or taxation. Certain courses such as Business Law, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, are not counted towards the 24 credit hours.
Substitution: You must have a minimum of 18 credit hours in core accounting, auditing, and/or taxation. Up to six semester credit hours of core coursework in finance, money and banking, economics, or business may be substituted for accounting, auditing, or taxation credits on a credit for credit basis to reach the 24 required credit hours.
Important: Any candidate selected for any position at the Department of Taxation and Finance will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax), Auditor Trainee 2 (Tax), and Auditor 1 (Tax) positions exist at various geographic locations in the New York State offices of the Department of Taxation and Finance. The positions perform field audits of the financial records of taxpayers to verify that businesses and individuals are in compliance with the tax laws, regulations, and rules of the State of New York. They are required to travel extensively in the performance of their duties, including overnight travel both within and outside of New York State. Such factors as tax specialty assignment (e.g., sales tax, personal income tax, corporation franchise tax, etc.) and office location will determine the extent of the overnight travel. Appointees are required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their ability to perform required field audits, if public transportation is unavailable.
The traineeship: Candidates who are appointed as an Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax) will participate in a two-year traineeship during which they will receive both classroom and on-the-job training as well as periodic evaluations of their performance. After one year of satisfactory service as Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax), appointees are advanced without further examination to the Trainee 2 level with a salary of $53,826 ($58,350 downstate*). After one year of satisfactory Trainee 2 service, appointees are advanced without further examination to the journey level Auditor 1 (Tax) title with a starting salary of $60,069 ($63,095 downstate*).
Advanced placement: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive a score for Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax), the start of a two-year traineeship leading to Auditor 1 (Tax).
If beyond meeting the minimum qualifications you have one year of full-time professional accounting, auditing, and/or taxation experience, as described below, or a master's degree which includes 15 graduate-level semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation, you may be appointed directly to the Trainee 2 level, reducing the length of the traineeship by one year. This experience and/or advanced degree and credits must be listed on your application for this examination. Vagueness, ambiguity, and omissions will not be counted in your favor.
If beyond meeting the minimum qualifications you possess a currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State; or two years of full-time professional accounting, auditing, and/or taxation experience as described below; or a master's degree which includes 15 graduate-level semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation AND one year of full-time professional accounting, auditing, and/or taxation experience as described below, your application will be scored and your name will be placed on the Auditor 1 (Tax) eligible list. This additional qualifying experience must be listed on your application for this examination. Candidates appointed from the Auditor 1 (Tax) eligible list will not serve a two-year traineeship.
Experience for advanced placement, as described on the previous page, must be gained in any one or combination of the following:
For more information, view the exam announcement.
Exam number | Exam title | Salary grade | Salary |
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20-620 | Legal Specialties Program | Various | See announcement |
There is no in-person multiple-choice exam. To be considered for appointment to this title, you must pass an online training and experience exam.
Complete and submit the online exam by filling out and submitting the online questionnaire. The online questionnaire IS YOUR EXAM.
On or before the date of filing your application you must:
Either 1. Be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree;
Or 2. Be eligible to take the New York State Bar examination.*
*If qualifying under option #2, you must present proof of eligibility to sit for the New York State Bar exam at the time of interview to be eligible for appointment.
Notes:
This examination will be used to fill trainee or journey level appointments.
Advancement Within the Legal Traineeship (Following Appointment From Eligible List No. 20-620): If you are appointed to one of the entry levels of the Attorney Traineeship, you will normally be advanced after each twelve months of satisfactory service to the next higher title (with salary based on performance) until you reach the full performance level of a Senior Attorney.
If you are appointed as an Assistant Attorney 1, you will be automatically advanced to Assistant Attorney 2 upon admission to the New York State Bar. If you are not admitted to the New York State Bar within two years of appointment, your appointment will be terminated.
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Corporate Career Expo | University of Rochester | September 26, 2023 | 11:00am–2:00pm |
Fall Career Fair | Manhattan College | September 26, 2023 | 12:00pm–4:00pm |
Government and Non-Profit Job & Internship Fair | University at Albany, SUNY | September 27, 2023 | 10:00am–3:00pm |
St. John's University Fall Career & Internship Expo | St. John’s University | September 28, 2023 | 12:00pm–4:00pm |
Baruch College Virtual Undergraduate Job & Internship Fair | Online—Handshake | September 29, 2023 | 12:00pm–4:00pm |
Hunter College Internship Fair | Hunter College | October 3, 2023 | 2:00pm–4:00pm |
Albany Job Fair | Latham, NY | October 4, 2023 | 9:00am–4:00pm |
Fall Job & Internship Fair | St. Joseph’s University | October 4, 2023 | 11:30am–2:00pm |
SUNY Old Westbury Virtual Accounting Career Fair | Online—Handshake | October 5, 2023 | 2:00pm–4:30pm |
Fall Career Fair for Jobs and Internships | SUNY New Paltz | October 18, 2023 | 2:00pm–4:30pm |
Fall Career and Internship Fair | SUNY Oswego | October 18, 2023 | 4:00pm–6:30pm |
Fall Career and Internship Fair | Hofstra University | October 25, 2023 | 1:00pm–3:30pm |
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We recognize the importance of work-life quality and its impact on employee productivity. To promote balance we offer a progressive and flexible environment that supports personal and professional growth. Creativity, morale, and commitment improve when work, personal, and family lives are balanced.
Work-life quality initiatives that help build and retain a high-quality work force include:
Generous leave benefits include 13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment, with bonus days for additional years of service; 12 days annual paid holidays; 5 days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.
A choice of quality health insurance plans is available at an affordable, low premium cost to all employees and their families through enrollment in the Empire Plan or a variety of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs).
A superior plan that provides secure retirement income with vesting after 10 years of service is offered to all full-time employees.
A variety of savings plans are available through payroll deduction. For example, the deferred compensation plan, the U.S. Savings Bonds Payroll Savings Plan, and New York's College Savings Program.
This account offers two opportunities for pre-tax savings: the Dependent Care Advantage Account and the Health Care Spending Account.
A variety of tuition voucher and reimbursement opportunities are offered through negotiated agreements with employee unions.
Certain employees may purchase a group-term life insurance policy. Employees who participate in the Income Protection Plan are covered for short-term and long-term disability benefits.
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This is currently available to employees in New York City and Westchester County only. This service offers consultation and referral on child and elder care issues along with free educational materials on related topics.
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