Tax Examiner 2026-01937

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

To fairly and efficiently collect and monitor all sales, use, lodging, and cigarette tax owed to the State of Wyoming and its political subdivisions. Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future Flexible schedules and work-life balance options Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Requirements

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and mainframe computer programs.
Knowledge of interviewing and investigation techniques.
Knowledge of methods used in the determination of liability.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination) OR 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination)

Responsibilities

Performs technical tasks, including the licensing and registration of vendors, contractors, and wholesalers.
Reviews complex tax returns for accuracy and determines the appropriate disposition based on the status of the return.
Contact vendors to discuss and email to discuss and resolve problems with vendor accounts, including delinquencies, rejected returns, lien filings, missing information, and other account issues, estates, tobacco orders and filings.
Process complex refunds and processes audits.
Enters and adjusts audits upon receiving preliminary findings from the Department of Audit.
Accepts, fulfills and records, and processes assessments on Jenkins Act information, tobacco orders and filings.
Balances reconciling, analyzing, interpreting, and auditing tax returns.
Generates management reports.
Maintains tax information databases.
Generates legal documents that are appealable.
Issues tax assessments (under close supervision).
Serve as backup for education and taxability; this includes written letters.
Receives, analyzes, and responds in writing to inquiries from the public, other agencies and other entities that are of moderate difficulty concerning the imposition or exemption of Wyoming Statutes and Department Rules as directly applied to specific taxpayer scenarios. This includes but is not limited to, issue identification, factual development, research and identification of the law or rule for reply, which is responsive, accurate and comprehensive.
All other duties as assigned.