New Job Tax Examiner 1 In Montana
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Tax Examiner 1
Company : State of Montana
Salary : $50,924 - $52,824 a year
Location : Montana
Full Description
Our services impact EVERY Montanan!
MISSION STATEMENT
To be the nation's most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency.
The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, liquor laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Business and Income Taxes Division (BIT) manages a variety of Montana tax types that include business, individual, and natural resources. BIT is comprised of two bureaus (Income and Withholding Taxes and Business Taxes and Valuation), that perform audits, verify compliance with Montana laws for all taxes administered by the division, and issues appraisals and assessments of centrally assessed property.
DUTIES
BIT’s tax examiner I’s perform a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include conducting technical level examinations on assigned tax returns that involve research, verifying data, adjusting returns, providing communications to taxpayers and their representatives, and participating in the appeal process. Tax examiner I’s assist with development of audit programs and procedures, draft summary reports of audit findings, and testify as an expert witness. They also assist other tax examiners in their responsibilities and provide a range of support services to taxpayers and other department programs and employees. The position does not supervise other staff.
***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. ([email protected] or 406-444-9858)
REMOTE/TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within the state of Montana. This position would be required to report to a Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program.
To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s). DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)
Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, you must complete the state application.
- Complete online state application.
- If you have documented postsecondary educations, please attach your transcripts for it to be considered in the evaluation process.
- Resumes will not be reviewed or considered.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Requires the successful completion of a background check and state tax compliance status check.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
The minimum level needed on the first day of work is
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or public administration supplemented by college coursework in accounting or closely related field.
- 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.
If applicable, please provide college/university transcripts with application.