Tax Auditor
Job Class: Revenue Tax Specialist
Working Title: Auditor
Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 1/8/2020.
Date Posted: 1/2/2020
Closing Date: 1/22/2020
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Revenue / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
Division/Unit: Tax Operations Division / Tax Ops-Early Audit 1, Early Audit 2, Early Audit 3, or Early Audit 4
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm
Days of Work: Monday - Friday / 40 hours per week
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $21.30 - $30.93/hourly; $44,474 - $64,581/annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Job Summary
Job Summary
This posting will be used to fill up to seven (7) vacancies within our Early Audit 1, Early Audit 2, Early Audit 3, and Early Audit 4 units within the Tax Operations Division.
Positions in the Early Audit 1 unit will advance the Department of Revenue's mission to achieve compliance with Minnesota tax laws. The auditor in this position will primarily conduct audits of tax returns which include Individual Income, Property Tax Refund, Business, Withholding, Sales, and Special taxes during return processing. The position will provide education and technical assistance to tax payers and participate in other compliance activities.
Positions in the Early Audit 2, 3, and 4 units will advance the Department of Revenue's mission to achieve compliance with Minnesota tax laws. Auditors in these positions will primarily conduct audits for tax returns which include Individual Income & Property Tax Refund during return processing, provide education and technical assistance to tax payers, and participate in other compliance activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Any of the following from an accredited college or university:
- Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or Marketing;
- Master's degree in a degree listed above or Taxation; or
- CPA
AND
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles as evidenced by academics coursework or related work experience.
Knowledge of personal computers, including knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet and database applications/software.
Human relations, communication skills necessary to deal with taxpayers and workplace associates in a professional and effective manner.
Problem-solving skills and organizational/planning skills necessary to independently perform the duties of the position.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:
Technical tax knowledge, including court rulings, regulations and administrative policies and procedures.
Knowledge of electronic filing/processing systems.
Customer service and interpersonal skills sufficient to interact and negotiate with taxpayers and/or their representatives.
Knowledge of electronic processing accounting systems.
Skills in reading comprehension.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience Auditing
Time management skills as it relates to prioritizing multiple tasks
Oral and written communication skills as it relates to explaining complex topics.
For Early Audit 1 positions:
Experience with Individual Income Tax.
Experience with Property Tax Refund.
Experience with Business taxes, Sales, Withholding, and Special Taxes.
For Early Audit 2, 3, and 4 positions:
Experience with Individual Income Tax.
Experience with Property Tax Refund.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as correspondence or laptop computer. Although this job is defined as sedentary, a certain amount of walking and standing is necessary in carrying out job duties.
Additional Requirements
Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Application Details
Why Work For Us
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
How to Apply
Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Shanna Vah at shanna.vah@state.mn.us
If you need a reasonable accommodation for this interview and/or testing process, please contact the Department of Revenue ADA Coordinator at revenue.eai@state.mn.us
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance you need.