Auditing Technician 2 - Corporate Tax

State of Montana•Helena, MT

7d•Remote

About The Position

This position resides in the Business & Income Taxes Division of Department of Revenue . BIT’s auditing technicians perform a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include conducting simple examinations of various types of tax returns, adjusting tax returns, conducting research, communicating internally and externally, and participating in the appeal process. Auditing technicians also provide support for other unit operations and complex examination activities. The position does not supervise other staff. Knowledge of: · Basic accounting and financial reporting principles · Basic State and Federal tax regulations Skills in: · Research and analysis · Accuracy and attention to detail · Basic mathematics · Conflict resolution & customer service · 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: o Follow instructions o Provide timely and accurate customer service o Work under pressure o Be open minded REMOTE/TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within the state of Montana. This position would be required to report to a Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Requirements

Basic accounting and financial reporting principles
Basic State and Federal tax regulations
Research and analysis
Accuracy and attention to detail
Basic mathematics
Conflict resolution & customer service
Microsoft programs and other data base applications
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
Self-motivated
Strong work ethic
Follow instructions
Provide timely and accurate customer service
Work under pressure
Be open minded
High School Diploma or GED qualification
One year of professional work experience is preferred, but not required, in accounting, money management, banking, bookkeeping or another related field.
Other combinations of education and experience are evaluated on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

conducting simple examinations of various types of tax returns
adjusting tax returns
conducting research
communicating internally and externally
participating in the appeal process
provide support for other unit operations and complex examination activities

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision care
life insurance
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