Ask5: Careers with the IRS with guest Michael Simmons

Join us for a special career program featuring an in-depth conversation with a representative from the IRS. We’ll explore the wide range of career opportunities available within the agency, from finance and accounting to information technology and law enforcement. Learn about the various paths to entry, the skills and qualifications in demand, and what it’s like to work at one of the nation’s most essential government institutions. Whether you’re considering a public service career or just curious about the IRS, this session will provide valuable insights and guidance for your career journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from an IRS professional!

Bio: Michael Simmons serves as the Director, North Atlantic Area, Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) Field Examination. In this role, he provides executive direction for field examination activities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Prior to this assignment, Michael served in various executive level positions within the SB/SE Division; these include: acting Director, Examination Case Selection; acting Director, North Atlantic Area; and Assistant to Director, Specialty Examination. He also served as a program manager in Examination Planning, Performance and Analysis;  Examination Field and Campus Policy; and Office of Servicewide Penalties in the SB/SE Division.

Michael joined IRS in 1986 as a tax examiner in Austin, TX. He is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Southwest Texas State University.