Tax Examiner - Field Audit Unit

Job Description - Tax Examiner 1 - Field Audit Unit )

Position Title:

Tax Examiner 1 - Field Audit Unit - (  )

MISSION STATEMENT

To be the nation's most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency.

The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, alcoholic beverage laws, cannabis laws and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Business and Income Taxes Division (BIT) manages a variety of Montana tax types that include business, individual, and natural resources. BIT is comprised of five bureaus including Analytics and Planning, Corporate and Passthrough Taxes, Individual Income Tax Compliance and Audit, Withholding and Individual Income Taxes, and Natural Resource and Business Taxes and Fees.

BIT staff perform audits, verify compliance with Montana laws for all taxes administered by the division, and issue appraisals and assessments of centrally assessed property.

What We Can Offer You

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.

Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.

Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources.

Retirement plans
- The State currently contributes 9.17 %, vested after 5 years of continuous employment.

Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year.

Sick leave- 12 days a year.

11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time.

Flexible hours.

Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at https://benefits.mt.gov/. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.

DUTIES

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Business & Income Taxes Division of Department of Revenue . BIT’s tax examiner I’s perform a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include conducting technical level examinations on assigned tax returns that involve research, verifying data, adjusting returns, providing communications to taxpayers and their representatives, and participating in the appeal process. Tax examiner I’s assist with development of audit programs and procedures, draft summary reports of audit findings, and testify as an expert witness.

They also assist other tax examiners in their responsibilities and provide a range of support services to taxpayers and other department programs and employees. The position does not supervise other staff.

Knowledge of:

· Auditing standards, principles, and practices

· Financial analysis

· Investigative methods and procedures

· State and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations

· Business practices

· Computer applications related to taxes and finance

· Microsoft programs and other data base applications

· Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

You would be a great fit for this position if you:

• Self-motivated
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to:
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely and accurate customer service
• Work under pressure
• Be open minded

DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

*** This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. ( dorhr or )

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume

Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in…