The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is looking to hire qualified candidates to become revenue agents who are responsible for enforcing America’s tax laws.  The IRS is accepting applications for Internal Revenue Agents in the Atlanta, Smyrna or Athens, GA area.  Interviews, by appointment only, will be conducted at the Atlanta office (2888 Woodcock Blvd., Atlanta, GA  30341) on Monday, June 23, 2008 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. To schedule an interview, Please contact Monica Hamm at (404) 338-9253

 “This is an excellent opportunity for qualified applicants starting a career or for the seasoned tax professional. The IRS is a dynamic multi-layered organization composed of many individuals who work in one of several operating divisions and business units providing a full range of services using the very latest technology,” said IRS Spokesman Mark Green. “Here you can excel with one of the largest financial institutions in the world and be a part of one of the most well trained and dedicated workforces anywhere.”

“If you want to be an expert in accounting and tax law, then the Internal Revenue Service is the place for you,” he said. “In fact the IRS is one of the largest single employers of professional accountants.”

After the selection, the IRS will provide a comprehensive training program in tax and business law, investigation skills, strategies for tax enforcement and other topics relevant to tax examination and collection.

General hiring requirements for the position include U.S. citizenship plus a four-year degree from an accredited college or university or a combination of education and experience.  Revenue agent applicants are also required to have at least twenty-four semester hours in accounting and six credits in related courses. Beginning salaries vary by position and location but typically start at $25,195 - $60,049 per year.  A combination of experience and education will be considered when determining pay rate and employment eligibility.

Individuals interested in a challenging career with excellent benefits, training and strong growth potential are encouraged to apply.  Get the details at http://www.jobs.irs.gov/home.html.  Application information is available at www.usajobs.opm.gov.   The IRS is an equal opportunity employer.