Senior Auditor Excise Tax Division, Department of Audit

Senior Auditor for the Excise Tax Division, Department of Audit

Recruitment began on February 6, 2026

and the job listing Expires on March 9, 2026

Internship Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics & Finance

As an auditor in charge, possible team member, and trainer, plan and conduct independent external tax audits of various size business entities having nexus within our state to ensure compliance with tax laws and increase state revenue by exposing unpaid or underpaid taxes and fees. These entities use multiple and diverse accounting, computer, and database systems and operating policies and procedures to which the auditor ensures compliance.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

Retirement – Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future

Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

• Select entities to be audited, engage the taxpayers and plan overall audits’ expected conduct and scope.
• Conduct fieldwork in accordance with department policies and procedures with an appropriate written audit program that reflects engagement planning decisions and consideration.
• Complete fieldwork and analysis, prepare work papers for review and write and issue reports.
• Give depositions and provide testimony in front of a board or local, state, or federal court.
• Receive formal training in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), cooperative agreements, accreditation requirements, and department policy, as well as provide training to current employees, new employees, and taxpayers through classroom or on-the-job training.

• Ability to apply accounting principles and business practices in obtaining information needed to perform audits.
• Must be able to deal with difficult people and situations.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of external business and accounting practices and tax evasion schemes.
• General knowledge of sampling and software associated with sampling.

Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Finance)

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Auditor II

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Auditor II

None

Must be able to travel extensively in all types of weather.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

• FLSA:
  Exempt

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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