Enrolled Agent - Offer in Compromise
Summary
Prepare and manage IRS Offer in Compromise cases, advocating for clients to resolve tax debts, and handle IRS communications and appeals.
Enrolled Agent, Offer in Compromise (EA OIC)
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We're looking for an Enrolled Agent, Offer in Compromise (EA OIC) to manage IRS Offer in Compromise cases from start to finish. In this role, you'll put client advocacy at the center of every decision, working to secure the best possible resolution by exhausting every available option. You'll prepare rebuttals to incorrect Extension to Pay (ETP) demand letters, submit appeal packages when warranted, and coordinate closely with internal teams to keep cases moving.
What You'll Do
- Manage Offer in Compromise (OIC) cases from start to finish, overseeing the process through acceptance, rejection, denial, or appeal
- Act as a strong advocate for the client, exhausting all available options to achieve the best possible outcome
- Review client documentation thoroughly before submission to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Communicate regularly with assigned IRS Offer Specialists and Examiners, providing required documentation and updates
- Analyze Reasonable Collection Potential (RCP) calculations to identify errors, missing expenses, or opportunities for appeal
- Prepare and submit rebuttals to incorrect or outdated ETP demand letters from the IRS
- Prepare and submit Appeal packets when necessary and attend Appeal conferences as scheduled
- Collaborate daily with internal teams to ensure the timely progression of each case
- Maintain excellent written and verbal communication while nurturing positive relationships with IRS personnel and internal teams
- Prioritize the client's best interest in every decision and action
- Perform additional duties as assigned
What You'll Need
Required Qualifications:
- Enrolled Agent (EA) license or CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- Active PTIN (Preparer's Tax Identification Number)
- Established e-Services account on IRS.gov
- 1+ years of experience setting up resolutions with ACS (Automated Collection System) or Revenue Officers
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to speak clearly, listen actively, and produce professional correspondence
- Proficient in Google Suite and CRM platforms, with strong multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills, including empathy, self-awareness, and emotional regulation
- Service-oriented mindset with the ability to build rapport quickly with clients and colleagues
- Quick learner with strong knowledge retention and the ability to rapidly apply product knowledge and compliance guidelines
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality
- Strong understanding of IRS tax procedures, including return processing, personal and business compliance, and identity theft
Salary: $75-90k based on experience + commissions available after 60 days
Location: REMOTE or Onsite in Irvine, CA
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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