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      Accountant Interview

      8 Sept 2010
      Anonymous employee
      Washington, DC
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at IRS (Washington, DC) in Apr 2008

      Interview

      Panel interview

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What databases have you worked with
      1 Answer

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      Accountant Interview

      31 Mar 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Wilmington, NC
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IRS (Wilmington, NC) in June 2019

      Interview

      Strictly mathematical questions and accounting principle type testing. Interviewed by manager then they provide you with paper and pencil to take a qualification exam. No calculator can be used for this either.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work here?
      1 Answer

      Accountant Interview

      9 May 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Washington, DC
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at IRS (Washington, DC) in Jan 2019

      Interview

      Structured group interview focusing on technology rather than tax law. Mainly asked if I knew how to use Excel at an intermediate level as well as other software. Asked generally about my education and experience at other federal agencies.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Q: What Excel functions do you know?
      1 Answer

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