Job Information
State of Minnesota Sales and Use Tax Auditor - Revenue Tax Specialist Senior in Duluth, Minnesota
Working Title: Sales and Use Tax Auditor
Job Class: Revenue Tax Specialist Senior
Agency: Revenue Department
Job ID : 77534
Location : Duluth
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 06/18/2024.
Date Posted : 06/12/2024
Closing Date : 06/24/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Department / Revenue-MAPE
Division/Unit : Sales & Use Tax Division / Sales-Northeast Region 2
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 25%.
Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
The candidates hired and new to this job classification may be eligible to receive a $5,000 hiring bonus! This bonus will be paid in two increments, with the first payment made after successfully passing the probationary period.
A $1,000 Referral Bonus may be offered to Revenue staff that recruit new talent hired at Revenue, in this position. A referral form will be sent to new hires who are in positions eligible for the referral incentives.
Be a part of the Sales and Use Tax Division at the Minnesota Department of Revenue, working together to fund the future of all of Minnesota. We are a nationwide leader in sales and use tax policy. Our work includes administering one third of Minnesota’s revenue sources to fund education, health care, roads, parks, and trails and more. This sales tax audit position will focus on compliance and education of Minnesota sales and use tax laws.
The Revenue Tax Specialist, Senior independently performs highly difficult and specialized tax administration work to ensure compliance with Minnesota tax laws. This position is responsible for conducting sales and use tax audits involving several difficult issues by applying appropriate law, policy, and procedures; informing taxpayers of the problems or discrepancies found in records; providing information to the taxpayer; providing service and education to external and internal customers; and other related duties as assigned. The majority of the work performed will be auditing taxpayer records.
Responsibilities may include:
• Conducting audits by applying accounting and auditing standards to determine sales tax liability in order to assess or refund the appropriate tax
• Reviewing and analyzing business reports, financial statements and other data to ensure proper sales and use tax has been remitted to the state of Minnesota
• Utilizing computer and Microsoft Excel skills to review and analyze electronic data and spreadsheets
• Researching, interpreting and applying sales and use tax law to businesses to determine compliance
• Exercising judgment and decision-making skills to solve problems in a changing field audit environment
• Independently applying written guidelines, precedents and standardized work practices to a variety of business scenarios
• Educating taxpayers on sales and use tax laws specific to their industry and business to ensure future compliance
Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or in a state bordering Minnesota.
A secure and reliable Internet connection, sufficient to support business applications, is required when teleworking. High-speed Internet (25Mbps) is recommended.
Day travel is common. Auditors are required to get to and from business locations within Duluth, Minnesota and the surrounding areas.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of full-time professional experience in accounting, auditing, or finance
OR
Certification (satisfactory completion of probation) as a Revenue Tax Specialist, Intermediate.
A business-related degree as determined by the agency may substitute for experience as follows: an Associate Degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience; Bachelor’s Degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience; Master’s Degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; or a PhD may substitute for twenty-four (24) months of experience.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated during the interview based on the following:
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
• Technical tax knowledge, including court rulings, regulations and administrative policies and procedures
• Customer service and interpersonal skills sufficient to interact and negotiate with taxpayers and/or their representatives
• Leadership skills and the ability to plan, direct, and review the work of others
• Knowledge of personal computer operation and software programs used by the department in its internal and external operations
• Communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of electronic processing accounting systems
• Knowledge of electronic filing/processing systems
• Skills in reading comprehension
• Skills in problem-solving
• Skills in analysis
Must have reliable transportation or a valid class D driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business & Administration, Business Management or Marketing or related degree as determined by the agency
• Master's in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business Administration, or related degree as determined by the agency, or CPA
• Experience working with multinational corporations
• Excel and Word skills sufficient to perform the duties of the job
• Extensive knowledge of the Minnesota sales and use tax law, related rules and regulations, related Revenue Notices, and administrative policies and procedures
• Knowledge and experience with statistical sampling
Physical Requirements
Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.
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).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 is needed.