Remote Tax Field Auditor - Unemployment Compliance

State of Montana; North Dakota; On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Telework options

Job summary

Montana Department of Labor & Industry in Billings seeks a Tax Field Auditor to conduct unemployment insurance tax audits, review payroll records, and educate employers on compliance. You will prepare audit reports, collect delinquent reports, and engage with employers, accounting firms, and payroll providers.

Remote work is common, with occasional on-site audits. The role requires strong accounting and auditing skills, interpretive knowledge of laws and rules, and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Experience applying advanced accounting and payroll reporting principles.
• Experience reviewing payroll records, tax returns, and financial documents for accuracy.
• Ability to interpret state and federal laws, rules, and reporting requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain requirements clearly.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; familiarity with accounting software preferred.
• Valid driver’s license for travel to worksites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unemployment insurance tax audits in line with standards.
• Examine payroll records, financial statements, and tax documents for accuracy.
• Analyze employment relationships to identify misclassified or unreported wages.
• Prepare clear audit reports and communicate necessary corrections.
• Collect delinquent reports and taxes and follow up on obligations.
• Provide employer education on unemployment tax laws and reporting requirements.
• Build professional relationships with employers and business representatives.
• Perform audits remotely and travel to worksites for onsite audits.

Skills

Accounting principles

Auditing

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Montana Department of Labor & Industry in Billings seeks a Tax Field Auditor to conduct unemployment insurance tax audits, review payroll records, and educate employers on compliance. You will prepare audit reports, collect delinquent reports, and engage with employers, accounting firms, and payroll providers.

Remote work is common, with occasional on-site audits. The role requires strong accounting and auditing skills, interpretive knowledge of laws and rules, and the ability to communicate