Tax Examiner 2025-02553

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

75d

About The Position

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To fairly and efficiently collect and monitor all sales, use, lodging, and cigarette tax owed to the State of Wyoming and its political subdivisions.

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)
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 resolve problems with vendor accounts, including delinquency issues, rejected returns, lien filings, missing information, and other account issues.
Enters and adjusts audits upon receiving preliminary findings from the Department of Audit.
Accepts fulfills and records, and processes assessments on Jenkins Act information.
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).
Other duties as assigned.