Revenue Agent

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

1d•$35 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

This is entry-level professional services trainee work involving tax assessment, administration, and compliance functions. Work includes performing tax audits and capital asset appraisals of individuals, organizations, and governmental entities in the field under the oversight of senior personnel to determine tax liability and taxpayer compliance; interpreting and explaining tax laws; providing technical assistance relating to tax administration; and employing judicial processes to enforce state tax laws. This is an 18-month trainee classification which, upon successful completion and demonstration of certain specified competencies, results in reclassification to Senior Revenue Agent. Work is performed under general supervision. The position is in the Sales, Fuel and Special Tax Division of Maine Revenue Services and is headquartered in the Augusta field office. This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, time management and organization, as well as the ability to deal tactfully with taxpayers and other professionals, both public and private. Due to the high occurrence of electronic records utilized by businesses, preference will be given to candidates with strong computer skills, such as training or expertise with spreadsheet formulas, query design, and data refinement techniques.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Knowledge of auditing and appraisal principles and procedures.
Knowledge of business practices and principles.
Knowledge of state and federal tax laws, codes, and regulations and interstate and regional tax agreements.
Knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations governing tax examination work.
Knowledge of the judicial processes used in tax enforcement proceedings.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to gather and compile data and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate and deal with others on controversial matters in a concise and tactful manner.
Ability to write clearly and effectively.
Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.
Ability to analyze accounting systems and procedures and detect irregularities and errors.
Ability to apply mathematics in defining and solving problems.
Ability to interpret and explain tax laws and apply them in an auditing environment.
Ability to use a computer and applicable software.
Ability to analyze and interpret data, statute, policy, and procedures and use information systems to arrive at logical conclusions or recommendations.
Ability to travel in-state for a considerable portion of working time and out-of-state when required.
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.
Applicable subject matter area licensure and certification.

Nice To Haves

Strong computer skills, such as advanced training or expertise with spreadsheet formulas, query design, and data refinement techniques.

Responsibilities

Examines and assesses capital assets and tax-related transactions, contracts, leases, and financial statements of individuals, organizations, and governmental entities to determine appropriate value, tax liabilities, and taxpayer compliance.
Prepares audit reports to communicate findings, ensure compliance, and establish a basis for additional adjustments when appropriate.
Analyzes a wide range of standard and automated accounting and record-keeping systems to formulate appropriate audit tests.
Reviews and analyzes tax information, documents, and prior audit results to identify audit candidates and issues.

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 14.06% 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)