Revenue Agent

maine; Augusta (ME); Vor Ort; USD 99.884.000 - 103.674.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Partial telework after 3 months

Zusammenfassung

Maine Revenue Services Sales, Fuel & Special Tax Division is seeking an entry-level professional services trainee to work under supervision on tax assessment, administration, and compliance tasks. The role includes audits and capital asset appraisals for individuals and entities, with ongoing training to qualify for the Senior Revenue Agent role.

The 18-month trainee program progresses upon competency demonstrations, with telework available partially after 3 months subject to management

Qualifikationen

• Post-secondary education in business, accounting, mathematics, information technology, finance, property appraisal, auditing, or taxes with experience demonstrating independent judgment.
• Knowledge of auditing and appraisal principles and procedures.
• Ability to use data to assess tax liability and compliance.

Aufgaben

• Examine capital assets and tax-related transactions to determine value and tax liabilities.
• Prepare audit reports communicating findings and adjustments.
• Analyze accounting systems to formulate audit tests and identify issues.
• Review prior audit results to identify audit candidates and issues.

Kenntnisse

Accounting principles

Auditing principles

Appraisal principles

Tax laws knowledge

Communication skills

Data analysis

Mathematics fundamentals

Report writing

Ausbildung

Post-secondary education in business/accounting/mathematics/IT/finance

Tools

Computer software proficiency

Jobbeschreibung

Maine Revenue Services Sales, Fuel & Special Tax Division

Opening Date: October 07, 2026

Closing Date: October 22, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 20 / Professional/Technical

Job Class Code: 0504

Salary: $34.82 - $36.22*/ Hourly (*Includes a 20% recruitment and retention stipend)

Position Number: 016303594

Location: 51 Commerce Dr. Augusta, ME

Telework: Partial telework options are available after 3 months, with management approval.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Please use the links below to view the other Revenue Agent positions that are available:

• https://maine.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Executive/details/Revenue-Agent_R26-03941?q=revenue%20agent
• https://maine.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Executive/details/Revenue-Agent_R26-03942?q=revenue%20agent

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is entry-level professional services trainee work involving tax assessment, administration, and compliance functions. Work includes performing tax audits and capital asset appraisals of individuals, organizations, and governmental entities in the field under the oversight of senior personnel to determine tax liability and taxpayer compliance; interpreting and explaining tax laws; providing technical assistance relating to tax administration; and employing judicial processes to enforce state tax laws. This is an 18-month trainee classification which, upon successful completion and demonstration of certain specified competencies, results in reclassification to Senior Revenue Agent. Work is performed under general supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Examines and assesses capital assets and tax-related transactions, contracts, leases, and financial statements of individuals, organizations, and governmental entities to determine appropriate value, tax liabilities, and taxpayer compliance.


• Prepares audit reports to communicate findings, ensure compliance, and establish a basis for additional adjustments when appropriate.


• Analyses a wide range of standard and automated accounting and record-keeping systems to formulate appropriate audit tests.


• Reviews and analyzes tax information, documents, and prior audit results to identify audit candidates and issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.


• Knowledge of auditing and appraisal principles and procedures.


• Knowledge of business practices and principles.


• Knowledge of state and federal tax laws, codes, and regulations and interstate and regional tax agreements.


• Knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations governing tax examination work.


• Knowledge of the judicial processes used in tax enforcement proceedings.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.


• Ability to gather and compile data and prepare reports.


• Ability to communicate and deal with others on controversial matters in a concise and tactful manner.


• Ability to write clearly and effectively.


• Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.


• Ability to analyze accounting systems and procedures and detect irregularities and errors.


• Ability to apply mathematics in defining and solving problems.


• Ability to interpret and explain tax laws and apply them in an auditing environment.


• Ability to use a computer and applicable software.


• Ability to analyze and interpret data, statute, policy, and procedures and use information systems to arrive at logical conclusions or recommendations.


• Ability to travel in-state for a considerable portion of working time and out-of-state when required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary education and/or training in business administration, accounting, mathematics, economics, information technology, finance, property appraisal, auditing, or taxes with experience demonstrating the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make decisions on complex matters.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicable subject matter area licensure and certification.

Preference will be given to candidates with the followin