Senior Tax Examiner 2026-01942

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plans (457b) and pension

Flexible schedules and work-life

Job summary

The State of Wyoming seeks a knowledgeable educator and analyst to instruct, educate and assist vendors, taxpayers, and government entities on Wyoming Statutes and Department of Revenue rules to promote compliance.

Open until filled, this role involves researching tax topics, developing educational materials, and presenting to diverse audiences. The position offers comprehensive benefits and flexible scheduling, with a focus on meaningful public service in Wyoming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience (Tax Examination) with knowledge at examiner level.
• 3-5 years of progressive work experience (Tax Examination) with knowledge at examiner level.

Responsibilities

• Receives inquiries from the public and other agencies on Wyoming tax statutes and rules, providing written responses.
• Researches and identifies applicable laws, rules, and case law across diverse topics relevant to tax questions.
• Develops educational materials and curricula for presentations to industry, agencies, and the public.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Finance)

Job description

General Description

To instruct, educate and assist vendors, taxpayers, state and local governments, attorneys, accountants, internal staff, and the general public regarding Wyoming Statutes and Department of Revenue Rules and apply the same to ensure compliance through the educational effort.

Description And Functions

Open until filled

To instruct, educate and assist vendors, taxpayers, state and local governments, attorneys, accountants, internal staff, and the general public regarding Wyoming Statutes and Department of Revenue Rules and apply the same to ensure compliance through the educational effort.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• 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

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Human Resource Contact: Rose Richardson / 307-777-7966 / [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives analyses and responds in writing to inquiries from the public, other agencies, and other entities that involve complex issues concerning the imposition or exemption of Wyoming Statutes and Department Rules, as directly applied to specific taxpayer scenarios. This involves eliciting information pertinent to the inquiry to create a factual basis for response.
• Research and identification of the laws, rules as well as case law pertinent to the inquiry. This also requires a working knowledge of a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to oil and gas operations, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, contractor issues, etc. The goal is to assist taxpayers in voluntarily complying with tax laws by providing accurate and comprehensive binding written rulings from the department that involve complex technical issues.
• Conducts research on a diverse range of industries to develop resource materials and curricula for specific educational presentations.
• Present instruction to industry, agencies, civic organizations, professionals, local governments, and the general public. This requires the ability to answer questions from all attendees on related or unrelated material.
• Evaluate the presentation to suggest and implement any changes or additions for future presentations.
• Lead for the section on the development of taxpayer educational materials. Including drafting comprehensive publications for specific industries, bulletins that would include educational material pertinent to multiple industries, and publishing the department's quarterly educational newsletter.
• Assist in the development and design of forms, questionnaires and data collection tools to support the accurate collection, documentation, analysis and completion of taxpayer survey information as requested by the Wyoming Legislature. Ensures data collection processes effectively capture relevant information to support legislative inquiries, departmental analysis, and policy considerations.
• Research websites and other media sources of tax interest, search for articles of significance to this division, research case law being developed in other states, and federal legislation with a Wyoming impact.
• Research and track tax initiatives as voted on by the Wyoming citizens for changes in tax rates across the state and notification to vendors in accordance with Wyoming Statutes. Maintain records of all State Board of Equalization (SBOE) cases involving the Excise Tax Division. File certificates of record for docketed cases. Prepare documents for Attorney Generals' Office pertaining to the action required on SBOE cases. Prepare monthly reconciliation of SBOE cases for upper management.
• Processes a variety of taxpayer related assignments, such as work queues which include processing of license applications, audits, consumer inquiries, account maintenance, contractor registrations and project maintenance, estate-related issues, Streamlined Sales Tax Program (SSTP) activities, refunds, posting error and rejects, and other assigned work queues. Analyzes documentation, verifies information, and applies applicable statutes, rules, and departmental procedures to ensure accurate and timely resolution of taxpayer accounts and requests.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of specialized tax programs, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of compliance and/or enforcement policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of specialized/technical research, examination, and analyses of tax documents.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Tax Examiner

OR

Education & Experience Substitution

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Tax Examiner

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Physical Working Conditions

• Typical office environment

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information

011-Department of Revenue - Excise Tax Division - Education and Taxability Section

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job — it’s a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees Enjoy

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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