Revenue Agent - Portland

State of Maine•Portland, ME

6d•$33 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is within Maine Revenue Services’ Income/Estate Tax Division-Business Audit Unit. The Unit is responsible for auditing filed business income tax returns and detecting business income tax non-filers. Audits may be conducted at the Taxpayer’s corporate headquarters or remotely by correspondence. Audits conducted at a Taxpayer’s corporate headquarters may require air travel and overtime. Revenue agents are required to perform audits and conduct non-filer investigations within the bounds of federal and state law and Maine Revenue Services’ policies. All work must be performed in a timely manner in accordance with confidentiality laws, organizational procedures, and strict statutory deadlines.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Knowledge of auditing principles and procedures
Knowledge of business practices and principles
Knowledge of state and federal tax laws
Knowledge of the judicial processes used in tax enforcement
Ability to analyze and interpret data, statute, policy, and procedures
Ability to interface with taxpayers and taxpayer representatives in a professional manner
Ability to communicate controversial matters in a concise, courteous manner
Exemplary time management and organizational skills
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Post-secondary education and/or training in business administration, accounting, mathematics, economics, information technology, finance, property appraisal, auditing, or taxes with experience demonstrating the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make decisions on complex matters.

Nice To Haves

Income tax preparation
Accounting degree or coursework
Taxation coursework
Advanced communication skills
Auditing financial records or tax filings

Responsibilities

Review filed corporate income tax returns to determine compliance with Maine tax laws
Initiate corporate income tax audits with taxpayers and/or taxpayer representatives
Analyze complex tax records to establish audit findings
Determine tax liability in accordance with Maine statute
Compile audit findings in written form
Convey audit findings verbally to taxpayers and/or taxpayer representatives
Conduct non-filer investigations to ensure compliance with Maine tax laws
Research, analyze and form conclusions on compliance issues regarding non-filer activity
Process Voluntary Disclosure Agreement requests

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of pay to MainePERS)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave for welcoming a child)
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)