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Job Description - Tax Examiner 1 - Compliance Unit (25143082)
Position Title: Tax Examiner 1 - Compliance Unit - ( 25143082 )
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, alcoholic beverage laws, cannabis 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 five bureaus including Analytics and Planning, Corporate and Passthrough Taxes, Individual Income Tax Compliance and Audit, Withholding and Individual Income Taxes, and Natural Resource and Business Taxes and Fees. BIT staff perform audits, verify compliance with Montana laws for all taxes administered by the division, and issue appraisals and assessments of centrally assessed property.
What We Can Offer You Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.
Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.
Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources.
Retirement plans – The State currently contributes 9.17% , vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
Paid vacation – starting at 15 days a year.
Sick leave – 12 days a year.
11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time.
Flexible hours.
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at https://benefits.mt.gov/. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.
Duties This position resides in the Business & Income Taxes Division of Department of Revenue . BIT’s tax examiner I’s 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’s 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.
Knowledge of:
Auditing standards, principles, and practices
Financial analysis
Investigative methods and procedures
State and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations
Business practices
Computer applications related to taxes and finance
Microsoft programs and other data base applications
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
You would be a great fit for this position if you:
Self-motivated
Strong work ethic
Follow instructions
Provide timely and accurate customer service
Work under pressure
Be open minded
Remote/Telework This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within the state of Montana. This position would be required to report to a Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program.
Training Assignment This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online and upload any required documents. 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. ( dorhr@mt.gov or 406-444-9858)
(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)
Required Application Materials Please submit the following application material:
Complete state application
Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered.
Applicant Pool Statement If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s). Education/Experience The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Bachelor’s 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.
Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary 56,124.00 - 58,024.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings 1
Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time
Job Type Standard
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time
Primary Location Helena Agency : Department of Revenue Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees
Posting Date Jan 5, 2026, 7:00:00 AM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Jan 20, 2026, 6:59:00 AM \ Required Application Materials Resume
Contact Name : Human Resources | Contact Email : dorhr@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-444-9858 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government 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.
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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, alcoholic beverage laws, cannabis 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 five bureaus including Analytics and Planning, Corporate and Passthrough Taxes, Individual Income Tax Compliance and Audit, Withholding and Individual Income Taxes, and Natural Resource and Business Taxes and Fees. BIT staff perform audits, verify compliance with Montana laws for all taxes administered by the division, and issue appraisals and assessments of centrally assessed property.
What We Can Offer You Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.
Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.
Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources.
Retirement plans – The State currently contributes 9.17% , vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
Paid vacation – starting at 15 days a year.
Sick leave – 12 days a year.
11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time.
Flexible hours.
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at https://benefits.mt.gov/. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.
Duties This position resides in the Business & Income Taxes Division of Department of Revenue . BIT’s tax examiner I’s 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’s 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.
Knowledge of:
Auditing standards, principles, and practices
Financial analysis
Investigative methods and procedures
State and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations
Business practices
Computer applications related to taxes and finance
Microsoft programs and other data base applications
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
You would be a great fit for this position if you:
Self-motivated
Strong work ethic
Follow instructions
Provide timely and accurate customer service
Work under pressure
Be open minded
Remote/Telework This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within the state of Montana. This position would be required to report to a Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program.
Training Assignment This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online and upload any required documents. 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. ( dorhr@mt.gov or 406-444-9858)
(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)
Required Application Materials Please submit the following application material:
Complete state application
Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered.
Applicant Pool Statement If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s). Education/Experience The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Bachelor’s 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.
Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary 56,124.00 - 58,024.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings 1
Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time
Job Type Standard
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time
Primary Location Helena Agency : Department of Revenue Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees
Posting Date Jan 5, 2026, 7:00:00 AM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Jan 20, 2026, 6:59:00 AM \ Required Application Materials Resume
Contact Name : Human Resources | Contact Email : dorhr@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-444-9858 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government 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.
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