Tax Examiner

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MISSION STATEMENT
The quality of life for all Montanans is better because we excel at public service and effective administration of the tax and liquor laws of Montana.

The Montana Department of Revenue administers approximately 40 state taxes, property appraisals, liquor laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana.

DUTIES

A Tax Examiner, within the Natural Resource Tax Unit, conducts audits of various types of tax returns. Duties include researching, examining, and verifying data on assigned tax returns; participating in the appeal process; assisting other tax examiners; and providing a range of taxpayer and program support services. The incumbent plans, schedules, and conducts audits of various types of tax returns; assists with the development of audit programs and procedures; drafts summary reports of audit findings; and testifies as an expert witness. The incumbent also provides technical support for division operations and audit activities for taxpayers and other program staff.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources.

REQUIRED

List detailed work experiencesincluding if each job was full/part time, temporary or seasonal. Resumes are not reviewed.


Qualifications:


EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or public administration supplemented by college coursework in accounting. No prior work experience is required. Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis. It is important that all previous work experience is listed.

This position does not require any postsecondary education – however, if you have documented graduation and a college degree please attach your transcripts.


Eligible Training Assignment:

43,153.00