Fuel Tax Examiner 2026-02351

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

FMLA & holidays

PSLF eligibility

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Meaningful work

Job summary

Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a Fuel Tax Examiner to administer Wyoming fuel tax laws and ensure accurate reporting. You will verify compliance with suppliers, distributors, importers, and exporters, reviewing returns and records to ensure taxes owed are properly collected.

The role is in Cheyenne, WY, offering a competitive benefits package including health, retirement, PSLF eligibility, and flexible scheduling. A $2,000 hiring bonus is noted for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field.
• 0–1 year progressive Tax Examination experience (or substitution).
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• License/registration of vendors, contractors, and wholesalers.
• Review complex tax returns for accuracy and disposition.
• Contact vendors to resolve account issues and delinquencies.
• Enter and adjust audits from preliminary findings.
• Process assessments on Jenkins Act information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Mainframe software

Microsoft Office

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated Fuel Tax Examiner to assist in administering the state’s fuel tax laws and ensuring the complete and accurate reporting of fuel transactions. In this role, you will work closely with suppliers, distributors, importers, and exporters conducting business in Wyoming to verify compliance, review documentation, and help ensure that all taxes owed are properly collected. Your efforts directly support the allocation of vital revenue used to preserve, maintain, and enhance Wyoming’s transportation system. This position plays a key part in protecting the integrity of fuel tax reporting and contributes to sustaining the infrastructure that keeps Wyoming’s communities and economy moving.

This position is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a community known for its affordable cost of living, minimal commute times, strong sense of community, and proximity to outdoor recreation, cultural events, and larger metropolitan areas such as Fort Collins and Denver, making it a great place to live and work.

This position offers a $2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility

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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• 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! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefits package!

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Human Resource Contact: Stacy Woita [phone] or email at [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 the vendor accounts to include 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, reconciles, analyzes, interprets, and audits tax returns.
• Generates management reports.
• Maintains tax information databases.
• Generates legal documents that are appealable.
• Issues tax assessments (under close supervision).

PREFERENCES:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, rules, and regulations.
• Experience in tax compliance, auditing, accounting, or regulatory review (preferred).
• Familiarity with fuel tax programs, financial documentation, or government processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with industry partners and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.
• Demonstrated initiative and commitment to public service.

KNOWLEDGE:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination)

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and data entry are required.
• Occasional lifting of office materials and files up to 25 pounds may be necessary.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
  • Current employees are accepting a promotional opportunity, so recruitment must be opened to the public.
  • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
  • Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
  • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
  • If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

045, Wyoming Department of Transportation, Fuel Tax Administration

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