Tax Examiner - Business Tax Unit

Job Description

Tax Examiner 1 – Business Tax Unit )

To be the nation’s most citizen‑oriented, efficiently administered state tax agency.

• Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; long‑term disability ($12,648/year contribution).
• Free health care at Montana Health Centers.
• Employee Assistance—counseling, legal assistance, well‑being coaching, financial info (free resources).
• Retirement plan—9.17% contribution, vested after 5 years.
• Paid vacation—15 days/year.
• Sick leave—12 days/year.
• 11 holidays + floating holiday.
• Flexible hours;
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

Conduct technical examinations on assigned tax returns, including research, data verification, and return adjustment.

Provide timely, accurate customer service to taxpayers and representatives.

Assist with development of audit programs, draft summary reports, and testify as an expert witness.

Support other examiners and department programs; no supervisory role.

• Auditing standards, principles, and practices.
• Financial analysis.
• Investigative methods and procedures.
• State and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations.
• Business practices.
• Computer applications—tax and finance;
  Microsoft programs; database applications.
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration; college coursework in accounting or closely related field.
• One year of job‑related work experience in auditing, tax examination, or accounting practices.
• Self‑motivated, strong work ethic; follows instructions; provides timely, accurate customer service; works under pressure; open‑minded.

This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within Montana. Employees must meet telework eligibility requirements and supervisor approval.

Submit a complete state application online. Contact Human Resources at dorhr or 406‑444‑9858 for questions.

The State of Montana is an equal‑opportunity employer. The State does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.