Tax Auditor I: Investigative & Compliance Expert

State of Montana; Montana; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Paid vacation 15 days

Sick leave 12 days

11 holidays including floating day

Flexible hours

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Montana Department of Revenue is seeking a Tax Examiner I to join the Business & Income Taxes Division. You will perform technical examinations, verify data, adjust returns, and communicate with taxpayers and representatives, contributing to audit programs and summaries.

You may testify as an expert witness and assist other examiners while supporting department programs. Eligible candidates have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related fields and at least one year of tax/audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration.
• 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 with research, data verification, and adjustments.
• Provide communications to taxpayers and their representatives; participate in the appeal process.
• Assist in developing audit programs and procedures; draft summary audit reports and testify as an expert witness.
• Support other tax examiners and provide services to taxpayers and department programs.

Skills

Research and analysis

Cost benefit analysis

Accuracy and attention to detail

Mathematics

Conflict resolution & customer service

Written, verbal, and interpersonal<br>

Microsoft programs and database apps

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or public administration

Tools

Microsoft Programs

Database applications

Job description

The Montana Department of Revenue is seeking a Tax Examiner I to join the Business & Income Taxes Division. You will perform technical examinations, verify data, adjust returns, and communicate with taxpayers and representatives, contributing to audit programs and summaries.

You may testify as an expert witness and assist other examiners while supporting department programs. Eligible candidates have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related fields and at least one year of tax/audit