Job Description
Misericordia University’s College of Business is accepting applications, effective immediately, for a full-time Tax Specialist position in our Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic.
The mission of Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC), is to ensure the fairness and integrity of the tax system for taxpayers who are low-income or speak English as a second language by 1) providing free representation on their behalf in tax disputes with the IRS; 2) advancing outreach and educating them about their rights and responsibilities as taxpayers, and 3) identifying and advocating on a systemic basis issues that impact these taxpayers
The tax specialist position will assist the Clinic Director of the LITC with all aspects of the Tax Clinic, including client representation, student and volunteer supervision, classroom instruction, community outreach and education, and systemic advocacy for issues impacting taxpayers of the LITC. The position is subject to continued IRS grant funding.
Qualified applicants will have either 1) a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and a valid license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for such admission; or 2) a valid license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for such admission; or 3) be credentialed as an IRS enrolled agent. Successful applicants also must have an interest in serving communities of low income or where English is a second language. Fluency or strong proficiency in Spanish or another second language is preferred.
For confidential consideration, please submit 1) a letter of application, 2) resume or curriculum vitae, and 3) three professional references with address, email, and phone numbers, by email to hr@misericordia.edu. Questions regarding this position should be sent to James J. Pierson, J.D., CPA, Dean of the College of Business, at jpierson@misericordia.edu Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Misericordia University, celebrating its centennial in 2024 and founded by the Sisters of Mercy, offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees and is located adjacent to the Pocono Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 2 hours from New York City and Philadelphia. The university's approach of combining a quality liberal arts education with professional preparation and service to others has resulted in its wide acclaim. Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal.
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