Tax Examiner 2026-01937

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement plans (Pension and 457b)

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work for Wyoming

Job summary

State of Wyoming is seeking a Tax Examiner to support the collection and monitoring of sales, use, lodging, and cigarette taxes for the State and its subdivisions. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible schedules, and meaningful work impacting Wyoming communities.

Essential duties include licensing vendors, reviewing returns, resolving vendor issues, handling complex refunds and audits, and preparing reports while maintaining tax databases and documents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP principles and accounting standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and mainframe systems.
• Experience with interviewing and investigation techniques.
• Knowledge of methods used to determine liability.
• Basic mathematics skills for calculations and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Performs licensing and registration of vendors, contractors, and wholesalers.
• Reviews complex tax returns for accuracy and determines disposition based on status.
• Contacts vendors to discuss and resolve problems with vendor accounts, delinquencies, and filings.
• Processes complex refunds and conducts audits as assigned.
• Enters and adjusts audits from preliminary findings from the Department of Audit.
• Handles assessments on Jenkins Act information, tobacco orders and filings.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

MS Office

Interviewing techniques

Liability determination methods

Basic mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Mainframe computer programs

Job description

General Description

To fairly and efficiently collect and monitor all sales, use, lodging, and cigarette tax owed to the State of Wyoming and its political subdivisions.

Description And Functions

Open Until Filled

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• 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

and MUCH MORE! or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Performs technical tasks, including the licensing and registration of vendors, contractors, and wholesalers.
• Reviews complex tax returns for accuracy and determines the appropriate disposition based on the status of the return.
• Contact vendors to discuss and email to discuss and resolve problems with vendor accounts, including delinquencies, rejected returns, lien filings, missing information, and other account issues, estates, tobacco orders and filings.
• Process complex refunds and processes audits.
• Enters and adjusts audits upon receiving preliminary findings from the Department of Audit.
• Accepts, fulfills and records, and processes assessments on Jenkins Act information, tobacco orders and filings.
• Balances reconciling, analyzing, interpreting, and auditing tax returns.
• Generates management reports.
• Maintains tax information databases.
• Generates legal documents that are appealable.
• Issues tax assessments (under close supervision).
• Serve as backup for education and taxability; this includes written letters.
• Receives, analyzes, and responds in writing to inquiries from the public, other agencies and other entities that are of moderate difficulty concerning the imposition or exemption of Wyoming Statutes and Department Rules as directly applied to specific taxpayer scenarios. This includes but is not limited to, issue identification, factual development, research and identification of the law or rule for reply, which is responsive, accurate and comprehensive.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and mainframe computer programs.
• Knowledge of interviewing and investigation techniques.
• Knowledge of methods used in the determination of liability.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination)

Education & Experience Substitution

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Physical Working Conditions

• Typical office environment

Notes

• FLSA: Non-exempt

Supplemental Information

to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION

Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can’t find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!