Fraud Analyst (Return Auditor)

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 60%

Competitive benefits package

Mentorship program

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue seeks a Revenue Auditor 2 or 3 to join the Fraud Unit in the Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Tax Enforcement, based in Madison. This role focuses on reviewing and resolving potentially fraudulent income tax returns and may develop processing rules to detect fraud.

Starting pay varies by level and experience, with additional $1/hour for active CPA licenses. Remote work up to 60% after probation, Monday–Friday day shifts, and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in accounting or taxation from an accredited institution.
• Experience reviewing or auditing income tax returns.
• Experience interpreting statutes, rules, and policies.
• Experience researching complex technical issues.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Review and resolve potentially fraudulent individual income tax returns.
• Assist in developing return processing rules to detect fraud.
• Audit returns to determine tax payable and investigate identity theft.
• Advance cases to criminal investigation when fraud is detected.

Skills

Tax auditing

Tax law interpretation

Research skills

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in accounting or taxation

Tools

WINPAS

Oracle

SAP

Sage

Job description

Introduction

Deadline: All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM (CT) on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Contact: Evan Holzhueter, HR Specialist - Senior, [e-mail] or 608-265-3174

The Department of Revenue is seeking a Revenue Auditor 2 or 3 position in the Fraud Unit within Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Tax Enforcement. This position is headquartered at the State Revenue Building in Madison, WI.

Join the Department of Revenue (DOR)! We are a highly engaged organization, committed to the success of our employees who are equally committed to the department's success. In addition to the employment benefits listed below, DOR offers a mentorship program, training for future leaders, and our Take 4 program which encourages four hours of training per month.

Benefits

The state of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package, this includes generous paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package offers:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accruable sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable insurance options for health, dental, vision, life and more.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Program offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator.

Some employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Watch this video to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

This list of eligible candidates established from this announcement may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term) in the next six months within DOR.

Position Summary

This position reviews and resolves potentially fraudulent individual income tax returns. This includes assisting in the development of return processing rules to detect fraud, auditing potentially fraudulent tax returns to determine tax payable, identity theft, and data breaches of return preparers and employers, etc. The higher-level position will develop potential criminal cases by conducting a preliminary investigation when fraud is detected, and will determine whether to refer for further criminal investigation.

To see the full list of duties view the position description below.

Revenue Auditor 2 | Revenue Auditor 3

Salary Information

Pay Will Depend On Experience And Qualifications.

The starting pay rate for the Revenue Auditor 2 is between $33.97 - $39.76 per hour, and is in Pay Schedule 07, Pay Range 03.

The starting pay rate for the Revenue Auditor 3 is between $36.17 - $43.08 per hour, and is in Pay Schedule 07, Pay Range 03.

Employees who have an active license as a certified public accountant in Wisconsin, or another state may be eligible for an additional add-on of $1 per hour.

Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Starting pay for current state employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan.

Job Details

Background Checks: Due to the nature of this position, final candidates will be subject to criminal background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks.

I-9 Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Probationary Period: A 24-month probationary period may be required.

Remote Work/Telework: This position is eligible for remote work/telework up to 60%. After completion of probation, telework may gradually increase up to 60% based on employee performance and work unit needs. Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of Wisconsin and is subject to change based on business needs.

Work Schedule: This position works Monday – Friday during daytime hours.

Qualifications

Please address the following in your letter of qualifications and resume:

Minimally qualified applicants at the Revenue Auditor 2 level will have all the following:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in accounting or taxation from an accredited institution or a combination of coursework and work experience
  • View these materials for more information regarding the above qualification.
• Experience reviewing or auditing income tax returns
• Experience interpreting statutes, administrative rules, and/or policies
• Experience researching complex technical issues
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 software (e.g., excel, word, outlook, teams, etc.)

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well qualified applicants at the Revenue Auditor 3 level will have:

• Experience auditing Wisconsin and federal individual income tax returns
• Experience using a professional accounting system or integrated tax system to identify fraud (e.g., Wisconsin Income Processing and Audit System (WINPAS), Oracle, SAP, Sage, etc.)
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant, and/or Certified Fraud Examiner

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM (CT) on Monday, October 26, 2026.