Auditing Technician 2

State of Montana•Helena, MT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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

Basic accounting and financial reporting principles
Basic State and Federal tax regulations
Research and analysis skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Basic mathematics skills
Conflict resolution & customer service skills
Proficiency in Microsoft programs and other database applications
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated
Strong work ethic
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to provide timely and accurate customer service
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to 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
Providing support for other unit operations and complex examination activities

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision care
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Free health care for employees and eligible family members at Montana Health Centers
Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information
Retirement plans
Paid vacation
Sick leave
11 holidays, including a floating holiday
Flexible hours
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program