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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.
“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
Current Openings and applications
Tax Information Aide
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Information Aide | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $19.12/hour | 01/31/2027 |
| Tax Information Aide | Latham, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $19.12/hour | 01/31/2027 |
Preferred qualifications
- communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- ability to operate office equipment including computers, scanners, photocopiers, etc.
Notes:
- applications are kept on file for six months; if you applied more than six months ago, please reapply
- newly hired employees will not be eligible to telecommute
- an examination is not required
How to apply
To apply online, see our Hourly Employment Application.
If you are unable to complete the online form, submit a copy of your resume and indicate if you are interested in a clerical, laborer, or call center position, along with your location preference (Albany, Latham, Rotterdam) to tax.sm.taxrecruitment@tax.ny.gov.
For more information, please view the job announcement for the office of inernet:
Tax Information Aide (call center)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Information Aide | Schenectady, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $19.12/hour | 11/02/2026 |
Preferred qualifications
- strong communication skills
- ability to communicate professionally while representing the department
Notes:
- applications are kept on file for six months; if you applied more than six months ago, please reapply
- work from home opportunities for call center staff may be possible after 6 months
- if you are fluent in language(s) other than English, and are willing to use that skill in the call center, you are encouraged to apply; you must also be fluent in English
- an examination is not required
How to apply
To apply online, see our Hourly Employment Application.
If you are unable to complete the online form, submit a copy of your resume and indicate if you are interested in a clerical, laborer, or call center position, along with your location preference (Albany, Latham, Rotterdam) to tax.sm.taxrecruitment@tax.ny.gov.
For more information on the position, view the job announcement.
Student Assistant (Audit Division Intern)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Assistant (Audit Division Intern) | Rochester, NY | Monday–Friday | Various | $23.87/hour–$26.96/hour | 11/07/2026 |
Minimum qualifications
Candidates must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate college student. Documentation of Fall 2026 matriculation and enrollment in the Fall semester must be submitted with your resume.
Preferred Qualifications: College or graduate student interested in exploring a career in Accounting/Auditing; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work on multiple projects with various staff, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to problem solve effectively; flexible and responsive; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) and other computer programs as needed.
How to apply
For more information on the position, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 226605.
Apply now using our Web application.
Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $37,862–$46,843 | 10/31/2026 |
Minimum qualifications
There are no minimum qualifications for this title
How to apply
For more information on the position, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 227106.
Apply now using our Web application.
Administrative Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $42,209–$51,981 | 11/07/2026 |
| Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $47,110–$57,813 | 11/07/2026 |
| Administrative Assistant 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $49,841–$61,076 | 11/07/2026 |
Minimum qualifications
For the Trainee 1:
Six months of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration
For the Trainee 2:
One year of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration
For the Administrative Assistant 1:
Two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.
How to apply
For more information on the position and what qualifies as experience, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 227583.
Apply now using our Web application.
Taxpayer Services Representative 1 (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxpayer Services Representative Trainee 1 | Rotterdam, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $44,560–$54,773 | 11/12/2026 |
| Taxpayer Services Representative 1 | Rotterdam, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $49,841–$61,076 | 11/12/2026 |
Minimum qualifications
For the Trainee 1:
- One year of full-time experience in a position where primary responsibility is providing information concerning and/or explaining programs, policies, and/or procedures; resolving problems; or reconciling accounts; OR
- Thirty semester credit hours of college-level study.
For the Taxpayer Services Representative 1:
- Two years of full-time experience in a position where your primary responsibility is providing information concerning and/or explaining programs, policies, and/or procedures; resolving problems; or reconciling accounts; OR
- Sixty semester credit hours of college-level study.
How to apply
For more information on the position and what qualifies as experience, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 227876.
Apply now using our Web application.
Senior Accountant (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant Trainee 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | $56,183–$71,719 | 10/30/2026 |
| Accountant Trainee 2 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | $62,694–$79,795 | 10/30/2026 |
| Senior Accountant | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | $69,964–$88,970 | 10/30/2026 |
Minimum qualifications
For the Accountant Trainee 1:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or
- Bachelor’s degree and 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation
For the Accountant Trainee 2:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; or
- Bachelor’s degree and 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; or
- Master’s degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation
For the Senior Accountant:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation and two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; or
- Bachelor’s degree and 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; or
- Master’s degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; or
- Currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State
How to apply
For more information on the position, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 227091.
Apply now using our Web application.
Auditor Trainee (TAX) and Auditor 1 (TAX) (Audit Division) (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor Trainee 1 | Various | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $56,183–$71,719 | 11/18/2026 |
| Auditor Trainee 2 | Various | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $62,694–$79,795 | 11/18/2026 |
| Auditor 1 | Various | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $69,964–$88,970 | 11/18/2026 |
Minimum qualifications
For the Trainee 1 (TAX):
You must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or
- Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business.
For the Trainee 2 (TAX):
You must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one year experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business and one year of experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation and Master’s degree including 15 credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation; or
- Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business and Master’s degree including 15 credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation.
For the Auditor 1 (TAX):
You must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation and two years of experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business and two years of experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation and a CPA license in New York State; or
- Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business and a CPA license in New York State; or
- Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation and Master’s degree including 15 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one-year experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business and Master’s degree including 15 credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation and one-year experience.
How to apply
For more information on the position, view the job announcement for the county of interest:
- Albany – Vacancy ID 217768
- Erie – Vacancy ID 222073
- Kings – Vacancy ID 217770
- Monroe – Vacancy ID 221608
- Queens – Vacancy ID 218110
- Onondaga – Vacancy ID 217765
- Westchester – Vacancy ID 219358
Apply now using our Web application.
Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 1 | Various | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $56,183–$71,719 | 01/13/2026 |
| Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 2 | Various | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $62,694–$79,795 | 01/13/2026 |
Minimum qualifications
For the Trainee 1 , you must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree; or
- Associates degree and two years of experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence.
For the Trainee 2, you must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence; or
- Associates degree and three years of the above experience
Note: All Revenue Crimes Specialist candidates are required to meet physical, medical, and psychological standards. Candidates must also:
- submit to a complete background check
- posses a valid driver’s license
- ability to obtain and maintain a valid pistol permit to carry a service weapon
- be a resident of the United States
- reside in New York State
How to apply
For more information on the position, and how to apply, view the job announcement for the county of interest:
- Kings – Vacancy ID 191331
- Monroe – Vacancy ID 216685
- Onondaga – Vacancy ID 211490
- Suffolk – Vacancy ID 226152
Apply now using our Web application.
Revenue Crimes Specialist 1
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Crimes Specialist 1 | Various | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $69,964–$88,970 | 01/13/2026 |
Minimum qualifications
You must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence; or
- Associates degree and four years above the above experience; or
- Six years of experience
Note: All Revenue Crimes Specialist candidates are required to meet physical, medical, and psychological standards. Candidates must also:
- submit to a complete background check
- posses a valid driver’s license
- ability to obtain and maintain a valid pistol permit to carry a service weapon
- be a resident of the United States
- reside in New York State
How to apply
For more information on the position, and how to apply, view the job announcement for the county of interest:
- Kings – Vacancy ID 191331
- Monroe – Vacancy ID 216685
- Onondaga – Vacancy ID 211490
- Suffolk – Vacancy ID 226152
Apply now using our Web application.
Senior Attorney or Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Attorney 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $65,951–$85,138 | 12/08/2026 |
| Assistant Attorney 2 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $74,193–$94,121 | 12/08/2026 |
| Assistant Attorney 3 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $82,326–$104,230 | 12/08/2026 |
| Senior Attorney | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $96,336–$121,413 | 12/08/2026 |
Minimum qualifications
For the Assistant Attorney 1:
Law school graduation, or other eligibility to take the NYS Bar Examination
For the Assistant Attorney 2:
Admission to the NYS Bar
For the Assistant Attorney 3:
One year as an Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience
For the Senior Attorney:
Admission to the NYS Bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience
How to apply
For more information on the position, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 160870.
Apply now using our Web application.
District Tax Attorney & Appraiser
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Tax Attorney & Appraiser | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $127,507–$160,911 | 12/01/2026 |
Minimum qualifications
Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar; and six years of relevant post-bar experience.
Preferred qualifications
- experience handling debtor/creditor litigation matters for clients in New York state and federal (including bankruptcy) courts, including drafting motions and memos of law and appearing in court on behalf of creditor clients in debt collection, personal property seizures and executions, mortgage foreclosure proceedings, and breach of contract matters; and
- experience with trust and estate matters, including drafting trusts and wills, probating estates in New York’s Surrogate Courts, filing state and federal estate tax returns, and handling estate accounting and audit matters; and
- good written and oral communication skills and the ability to explain complex matters to non-attorneys
How to apply
For more information on the position and instructions on how to apply, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 211648.
Associate Attorney Tax Enforcement
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Attorney Tax Enforcement | Brooklyn, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $120,471–$152,238 | 01/05/2027 |
Minimum qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar and three years of post-New York State Bar experience as an Attorney, one year of which must have involved the defense or prosecution of crime.
How to apply
For more information about the position, and instructions on how to apply, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 226317.
Deputy Commissioner (Audit Division)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Commissioner | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $172,787–$213,995 | 11/18/2026 |
Minimum qualifications
Ten years of specialized experience with tax audits in the public or private sector. Five years of experience must have been at a managerial level.
How to apply
For more information on how to apply and job duties, see the job announcement for Vacancy ID 209645.
Open to the public
| Event | Location | Venue | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Job Fair | Albany, NY | Empire State Plaza | November 7, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
| Troy Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) | Troy, NY | River St EOC | November 12, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| DOL Mini Job Fair | Albany, NY | Albany Career Central | November 19, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
UpcomingCollege career fairs
May be limited to students and alumni only
| Event | College | Venue | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Sponsor Networking Event | Siena University | Sarazen Student Union | Loudonville, NY | November 4, 2026 | 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. |
| Siena Adulting Advice with Alumni | Siena University | Sarazen Student Union | Loudonville, NY | November 5, 2026 | 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. |
Additional Information
About working here
Our vision
We’re dedicated to providing world-class customer service. As an agency, we strive to:
- provide fair tax administration;
- offer easy access and responsive service to taxpayers; and
- contribute to the vitality of New York State's economy.
Work-life quality
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:
- a 37.5 hour work week; and
- flexible work schedules (including compressed schedules and telecommuting).