Auditing Technician 2 – Taxpayer Accounting Unit

State of Montana; Montana; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Flexible hours

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The State of Montana Department of Revenue is seeking auditing technicians for the Business & Income Taxes Division. You will perform simple examinations of tax returns, adjust filings, and assist in the appeal process while communicating clearly with internal teams and external clients.

Ideal candidates have basic accounting knowledge, familiarity with tax regulations, and strong accuracy. Telework opportunities exist as part of a hybrid schedule; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Basic State and Federal tax regulations.
• Research and analysis capabilities.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Basic mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simple examinations of various types of tax returns.
• Adjust tax returns as needed.
• Conduct research and communicate findings internally and externally.
• Participate in the appeal process.
• Provide support for other unit operations and more complex examinations.

Skills

Research & analysis

Attention to detail

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

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.

What We Can Offer You

The State of Montana’s comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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 %, 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.

Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at https://benefits.mt.gov/. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.

++DUTIES++

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Business & Income Taxes Division of Department of Revenue. BIT’s auditing technicians perform a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include conducting simple examinations of various types of tax returns, adjusting tax returns, conducting research, communicating internally and externally, and participating in the appeal process. Auditing technicians also provide support for other unit operations and complex examination activities. The position does not supervise other staff.

Knowledge of:

• Basic accounting and financial reporting principles
• Basic State and Federal tax regulations

Skills in:

• Research and analysis
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic mathematics
• Conflict resolution & customer service
• Microsoft programs and other database applications
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

You would be a great fit for this position if you:

• Self-motivated
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to:
  • Follow instructions
  • Provide timely and accurate customer service
  • Work under pressure
  • Be open-minded and think creatively

To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online and upload any required documents. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s). DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. ([e-mail] or 406-444-9858)

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

++REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS++

Please submit the following application material:

• Resume
• Complete state application

Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. When attaching documents, mark each as” relevant” to ensure they are viewable.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

++Special Requirements++

Eligibility for employment will be subject to the following:

• Criminal Background Check. Circumstances involving convictions will be reviewed
• Tax status must be current. Circumstances involving tax status issues will be reviewed

++Working Conditions++

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.
• Office environment, with some teleworking opportunities.
• Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.
• Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver’s license.

++REMOTE/TELEWORK:++

This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite; however, the successful candidate must be a primary resident of Montana as a condition of employment. This position would be required to report to the Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor’s approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program. Full-time teleworking is not available.

++Training Assignment:++

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Effective May 26, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Eligibility to Work: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a “green card”. The State of Montana does not sponsor.

Special Information: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver’s license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.

Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).

++EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE++

The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• High School Diploma or GED qualification
• One year of professional work experience is preferred, but not required, in accounting, money management, banking, bookkeeping or another related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience are evaluated on an individual basis.