Tax Examiner I - Sales Fuel and Special Tax Division

Maine Revenue Services

Sales Fuel and Special Tax Division

Tax Examiner I

Opening Date: April 7 2025

Closing Date: April 22 2025

Job Class Code: 0511
Grade: 18
Salary: $32.40 $33.70*/Hourly *Include 27.25 recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number:0

DESCRIPTION:

This isentrylevel administrativetrainee work learning theexamination review assessmentand collection of various State taxes.Responsibilities involve applying laws rules and regulations to tax compliance determinations; determining eligibility for tax benefit programs credits and deductions; establishing the ability to pay; and responding to taxpayerquestions or concerns.The Tax Examiner I will have the ability to establish facts draw operational conclusions and solve practical problems.Work isperformed undergeneral supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Reviews tax returnsapplications and records for completenessand accuracy.
• Calculates amount ofsales excise incometax and/or other taxes duein order tomakeassessments.
• Explains state tax laws rules and regulations to taxpayersin order toexplain proper procedures to be used in determining tax liabilities and filing requirements.
• Reviews information from various sourcestoidentify potential nonfilers.
• Contactstaxpayers in writing or by telephone foravariety ofreasons including to clarifyassessments imposed on them.
• Establishes abilityto pay negotiates basic payment plans and collectstaxes through telephone contactorenforcedcollection measures.
• Discusses and explains varioustax forms laws and policieswith taxpayers and theirrepresentatives.
• Interprets andapplies federal and statetax codes forpersonal business and corporatetaxes.

KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge ofstate taxlaws rulesand regulations.
• Knowledge of stateandfederal tax forms.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of computerized taxation systems.
• Knowledge of confidentiality requirements of taxrelated information.
• Knowledge of tax collection procedures.
• Ability to explain tax laws rules procedures and forms.
• Ability to examine tax returns/forms and detect irregularitiesand errors.
• Ability to negotiate basictax payment plans.
• Ability to dealeffectively with taxpayers.
• Ability to present and defend technical and administrative decisions.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.
• Ability to write clear concise reports.
• Ability to apply business mathematics in defining and solvingproblems associated with taxenforcement and compliance.
• Ability to establish facts draw operational conclusions and solve practical problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

ABachelors degree from an accredited educational institutionOR four4yearsof equivalentpostsecondaryeducation training and/or professional level experience in accounting taxcollection finance or directly relatedcomputer science that demonstrates the ability to use independent judgment initiative anddiscretion to make decisions on complex matters.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• WorkLife 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 overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 8595 of employeeonly premiums $11196.96 $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100 of employeeonly dental premiums $387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29 of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for anextensive 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 foranything less than fulltime.

Theres a job and then theres 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 youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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