Tax Audit Trainee: Valuation & Compliance

MaineGuide; Augusta, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,802,000 - 103,786,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Revenue Services in Augusta, ME seeks an entry-level professional trainee in the Sales, Fuel & Special Tax Division. You will work under supervision on tax assessment, audits, and asset appraisals, with pathways to Senior Revenue Agent after training and competency milestones.

The role emphasizes accurate reporting, data analysis, and interpretation of tax laws, requiring strong communication, time management, and computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business administration, accounting, mathematics, economics, information technology, finance, property appraisal, auditing, or taxes with demonstrated independent judgment and discretion.
• Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet formulas, data refinement, and query design.
• Ability to interpret tax laws and apply them in an auditing environment.

Responsibilities

• Examines and assesses capital assets and tax-related transactions to determine value, tax liabilities, and compliance.
• Prepares audit reports to communicate findings and support adjustments.
• Analyzes accounting and record-keeping systems to formulate audit tests.
• Reviews tax information and prior audit results to identify candidates and issues.

Skills

Accounting principles

Auditing principles

Tax laws knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

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

Tools

Spreadsheet formulas

Data refinement techniques

Job description

Maine Revenue Services in Augusta, ME seeks an entry-level professional trainee in the Sales, Fuel & Special Tax Division. You will work under supervision on tax assessment, audits, and asset appraisals, with pathways to Senior Revenue Agent after training and competency milestones.

The role emphasizes accurate reporting, data analysis, and interpretation of tax laws, requiring strong communication, time management, and computer proficiency.