Job 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.

The Natural Resources Tax Unit performs Federal Royalty inspection, auditing investigation, and enforcement activity as delegated by The Secretary of Interior. A Tax Examiner in the Natural Resources Tax Unit performs a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include planning, scheduling, and conducting audits of Natural Resource tax returns. These audits require tax examiners to research, examine, and verify the accuracy of data reported by taxpayers.

DUTIES

BIT\xe2\x80\x99s tax examiner I\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

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.

***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. ( or 406-444-9858)

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

Requires the successful completion of a background check and state tax compliance status check.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Montana State Government