Tax Examiner 1 - Business Tax Unit

State of Montana • Helena, MT

19h • Remote

About The Position

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. Job Overview: This position resides in the Business & Income Taxes Division of Department of Revenue. BIT’s tax examiner I’s perform a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include conducting technical level examinations on assigned tax returns that involve research, verifying data, adjusting returns, providing communications to taxpayers and their representatives, and participating in the appeal process. Tax examiner I’s assist with development of audit programs and procedures, draft summary reports of audit findings, and testify as an expert witness. They also assist other tax examiners in their responsibilities and provide a range of support services to taxpayers and other department programs and employees. The position does not supervise other staff.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: · Tax accounting · Auditing standards, principles, and practices · Financial analysis · Investigative methods and procedures · State and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations · Business practices · Computer applications related to taxes and finance
• Skills in: · Research and analysis · Cost benefit analysis · Accuracy and attention to detail · Mathematics · Conflict resolution & customer service · Microsoft programs and other data base applications · Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or public administration supplemented by college coursework in accounting or closely related field.
• One year of job-related work experience in auditing, tax examination, or accounting practices.
• Other combinations of education and experience are evaluated on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

• Conducting technical level examinations on assigned tax returns that involve research, verifying data, adjusting returns, providing communications to taxpayers and their representatives, and participating in the appeal process.
• Assist with development of audit programs and procedures
• Draft summary reports of audit findings
• Testify as an expert witness
• Assist other tax examiners in their responsibilities
• Provide a range of support services to taxpayers and other department programs and employees.

Benefits

• 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%25, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees