Business Tax Refund Specialist (Departmental Specialist 13)

State of Michigan • Dimondale, MI

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Departmental Specialist to serve as the Business Tax Refund (BTR) Specialist within the Business Tax Technical (BTT) Unit. This unit is a critical component of the Tax Policy Bureau and is recognized for its deep expertise in business taxation. The BTT Unit provides essential support to the Business Taxes Division, Direct and Indirect Tax Divisions, the Attorney General's Office, and other key internal and external stakeholders. As the BTR Specialist, you will act as the Treasury's subject matter expert on complex business tax refund issues across all supported tax types. You will be responsible for administering and processing the most intricate refund requests, including but not limited to: Bad Debt Lemon Law Sales and Use Tax Exemptions Form 5633s Dealer Refund Requests This role requires advanced analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to interpret and apply tax laws, policies, and procedures. You will also serve as a key liaison between Treasury and external stakeholders such as business representatives, tax practitioners, and other government agencies.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
• Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
• Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying 'professional experience' is only taken into consideration post-bachelor's degree.
• Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
• Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
• This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.

Responsibilities

• Administering and processing the most intricate refund requests, including but not limited to: Bad Debt, Lemon Law, Sales and Use Tax Exemptions, Form 5633s, Dealer Refund Requests
• Act as the Treasury's subject matter expert on complex business tax refund issues across all supported tax types
• Serve as a key liaison between Treasury and external stakeholders such as business representatives, tax practitioners, and other government agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees