Tax Examiner I - Natural Resources Royalty Programs

Water Resources Office; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision care

Life insurance

Paid vacation

12 holidays / year

Flexible hours

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Montana Department of Revenue seeks a Tax Examiner I in the Natural Resources, Federal Royalty Program area. You will conduct technical examinations, verify data, adjust returns and communicate with taxpayers. You’ll help develop audit procedures, draft reports, and may testify as an expert witness.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field, plus 1 year of relevant experience. Telework opportunities exist after training, with a primary Montana residency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or public administration with related coursework.
• One year of job-related experience in auditing, tax examination, or accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical level examinations on assigned tax returns with research, data verification, and adjustment of returns.
• Communicate with taxpayers and representatives, participate in the appeal process, and support audit program development.
• Draft summary audit reports and testify as an expert witness when needed.
• Assist other examiners and provide support to department programs and employees.

Skills

Tax accounting

Auditing standards

Financial analysis

Investigative methods

State and federal tax laws

Business practices

Computer applications

Research and analysis

Accuracy and detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Montana Department of Revenue seeks a Tax Examiner I in the Natural Resources, Federal Royalty Program area. You will conduct technical examinations, verify data, adjust returns and communicate with taxpayers. You’ll help develop audit procedures, draft reports, and may testify as an expert witness.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field, plus 1 year of relevant experience. Telework opportunities exist after training, with a primary Montana residency.