Tax Examiner I

Department Of Administrative And Financial Services

Job Location:

Augusta, ME - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 67387 - 70087

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If you are a current State of Maine employee please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the States career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Maine Revenue Services

Opening Date:February 9 2026

Closing Date: February 24 2026

Grade / Admin Unit:18 / Professional/Technical

Job Class Code:0511
Salary: $67387.56 - $70087.26*/Annually (*Includes 27.25% recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number:

Location: Augusta

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Tax Examiner I positions involve the examination assessment and collection of various state taxes. Responsibilities also include responding to taxpayer questions or concerns via telephone. 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 advancement to Tax Examiner III.

This Tax Examiner I position will work with Individual Income Tax.

Work is performed under general supervision.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Reviews tax returns applications and records for completeness and accuracy.
Calculates amount of income tax and/or other taxes due to make assessments.
Explains state tax laws rules and regulations to the public and professionals in order to be used in determining tax liabilities and filing requirements.
Contacts taxpayers in writing or by telephone for a variety of reasons including to clarify assessments imposed on them.
Discusses and explains various tax forms laws and policies with taxpayers and their representatives.
Interprets and applies federal and state tax codes for personal business and corporate taxes.

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 non-filers.
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 SKILLSANDABILITIES 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 tax-related 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.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution -OR- four (4) years of equivalent post-secondary education training and/or professional level experience in accounting tax collection finance or directly related computer science that demonstrates the ability to use independent judgment initiative and discretion to make decisions on complex matters.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Pleasesubmita cover letter along with a current resume.

In order forus to properlydetermineif you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

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Alljob candidates applying for Maine Revenue Services positions will be subject to a tax clearance check.To be selected for a position all returns must be filed and tax liabilities must be paid in full.The results of the tax clearance check will be documented as part of the selection process.

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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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 Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leaveand3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacationleaveaccrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($11857.68-$13950.24 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.

Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes14.11% of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.

Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.

Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employeeassistanceprogram.

Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave.Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Saveadditionalpre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness.Learn aboutadditionalwellness benefitsfor State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may varysomewhat accordingto specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Theresa job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicantsdemonstratejob 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.

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