Tax Examiner

Job Title

This job listing closes on 7/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada).

General Description: To collect mineral Gross Products taxes in a fair and efficient manner and to provide county government with an accurate certificate of the mineral production value in their respective counties for the assessment of Gross Product taxes.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: Rose Richardson  rose.richardson

Essential Functions: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Maintains DOR Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation (WOGCC) reconciliation system. Monitor, review, and analyze all Gross product returns for discrepancies between the volumes reported to the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) and the Department of Revenue (DOR).
• Document WOGCC comparison results on all amended and new Gross Products tax returns and route returns for further processing.
• Research the WOGCC website by group number and API number to ensure Form 2 amendments are included on DOR databases before Taxpayer Notification letters and/or Assessments are prepared.
• Research information is needed to create a DOR assessment using the "best information available."
• Researches discrepancies for the WOGCC/GP Discrepancy Taxpayer Notification Letter.
• Maintain and update WOGCC information for MTSIII including updating databases to account for Form 2 amendments submitted to the WOGCC throughout the year by the taxpayer.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with industry representatives and governmental officials regarding Gross Products and WOGCC volume reporting and valuation issues for oil and gas production.
• Stay up to date with petroleum industry trends and terminology. Stay familiar with Wyoming State Statutes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and mainframe computer programs.
• Knowledge of interviewing and investigation techniques.
• Knowledge of methods used in the determination of liability.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination) OR

Education & Experience Substitution: 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Notes:

• FLSA:
  Non-exempt

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Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job — it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
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