Auditing Technician 2 - Withholding Unit

State of Montana•Helena, MT

11d•Remote

About The Position

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to: · 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. Our services impact EVERY Montanan! 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. Job Overview: 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.

Requirements

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 database applications · Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
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.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card".

Nice To Haves

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

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.