Tax Examiner I - Income/Estate Tax Division - Business Tax Unit
Tax Examiner I - Income/Estate Tax Division - Business Tax Unit
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Maine Revenue Services
Income/Estate Tax Division
Business Tax Unit
Tax Examiner
Opening Date: June 13 2025
Closing Date: June 30 2025
Job Class Code: 0511
Grade: 18
Salary: $32.40 $33.70*/Hourly *(Includes 27.25% recruitment and retention Stipend)
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position involves the examination and administration of various state taxes within Maine Revenue Services Income/Estate Tax Division Business Tax Unit. Responsibilities primarily include reviewing tax returns for accuracy communicating with taxpayers and tax professionals to answer inquiries and resolve tax matters and keeping up-to-date with changes in federal and state tax law.
A successful applicant will have the ability to comprehend and apply federal and state tax law; possess excellent math skills and knowledge of basic accounting principles; have familiarity with modern software programs; and be a clear and effective communicator who possesses the ability to deal with taxpayers and their representatives in challenging situations. Tax Examiners must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
The Tax Examiner I is a trainee position which upon successful completion and demonstration of certain specified competencies after 12 months results in promotion to Tax Examiner II and upon successful completion and demonstration of certain specified competencies after 12 months as a Tax Examiner II results in promotion to Tax Examiner III.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Reviews tax returns benefit program applications and records for completeness and accuracy.
- Interprets and applies federal and state tax laws for corporations financial institutions insurance companies and other business entities.
- Researches complex tax matters with supervisory support in order to make adjustments and assessments required by state tax laws.
- Explains state tax laws rules and regulations to taxpayers and tax professionals including Certified Public Accountants and attorneys for their use in determining tax liabilities and filing requirements.
- Supports taxpayers in resolving matters relating to electronic services offered on the Maine Tax Portal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ABachelors degree from an accredited educational institution-OR- four(4)yearsof equivalentpost-secondaryeducation 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:
- 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 ($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 employee-only 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 full-time.
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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Employment Type
Full-Time
