Location: Portland,Maine,United States
MAINE REVENUE SERVICES
Income/Estate Tax Division - Business Audit Unit
Opening Date: November 14, 2024
Closing Date: December 5, 2024
Job Class Code: 0504
Grade: 20
Salary: $69,313.92/Annually
Position Number: 016301321, 016303637, 016303780
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is an entry-level position involving compliance determinations for business related taxes including: corporate, franchise, and pass-through entities. Work includes performing field and/or desk audits of business under the supervision and oversight of senior personnel to determine tax liability and taxpayer compliance; and enforcing state tax laws.
This is an 18-month classification which, upon successful completion and demonstration of certain specified competencies, may result in reclassification to Senior Revenue Agent.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Audits and verifies moderately complex tax-related transactions, contracts, leases, and financial statements of individuals, business, and corporations to determine taxpayer compliance.
- Prepares audit reports to report findings of independent audit determinations and establish a basis for additional state assessments when appropriate.
- Analyzes a wide range of standard and automated accounting and record-keeping systems to formulate appropriate audit tests.
- Explains state tax laws and regulations to inform taxpayers and taxpayer representatives of proper procedures to be used in determining tax liabilities.
- Compiles, reviews, and summarizes evidence relating to tax compliance to present or defend state tax assessments at reconsideration hearings and appeals before a court of law.
- Reviews and analyzes tax information, tax returns, taxpayer histories and prior audit results to identify audit candidates and issues.
- Compiles, reviews, and summarizes evidence relating to tax compliance to present or defend state tax assessments in reconsideration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary education and/or training in business administration, accounting, mathematics, economics, information technology, finance, property appraisal, auditing, or taxes with experience demonstrating the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make decisions on complex matters.
Please note: All candidates applying for a position at Maine Revenue Services will be subject to a tax clearance check. To be selected for a position, an applicant must have filed all his or her Maine returns and paid all Maine tax liabilities.
For all candidates not currently employed at Maine Revenue Services: State law requires that applicants seeking initial employment with Maine Revenue Services undergo a fingerprint based state and federal criminal history record check.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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