Remote-Eligible Tax Examiner I (Withholding)

State of Montana; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Free health care

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Flexible hours

PSLF program

Job summary

The Montana Department of Revenue is seeking a Tax Examiner I for the Withholding Unit in Helena. You will conduct technical examinations of assigned tax returns, verify data, adjust returns, and communicate with taxpayers and their representatives. You may assist with audit program development, draft summary findings, and testify as an expert witness. This full-time role offers strong benefits and telework options after training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or public administration supplemented by college coursework in accounting or closely related field.
• One year of job-related work experience in auditing, tax examination, or accounting practices.
• Other combinations of education and experience are evaluated on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical level examinations on assigned tax returns, involving research, data verification, and return adjustments.
• Provide communications to taxpayers and their representatives, and participate in the appeal process.
• Assist with development of audit programs and procedures; draft summary reports of audit findings; may testify as an expert witness.

Skills

Research and analysis

Accuracy and attention to detail

Mathematics

Conflict resolution & customer service

Microsoft programs & databases

Written, verbal & interpersonal comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or public administration (accounting coursework)

Job description

The Montana Department of Revenue is seeking a Tax Examiner I for the Withholding Unit in Helena. You will conduct technical examinations of assigned tax returns, verify data, adjust returns, and communicate with taxpayers and their representatives. You may assist with audit program development, draft summary findings, and testify as an expert witness. This full-time role offers strong benefits and telework options after training.