Tax Examiner Details

Tax Examiner

State of Wyoming - Cheyenne, WY

Employment Type : Full-Time

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

To fairly and efficiently collect and monitor all sales, use, lodging, and cigarette tax owed the State of Wyoming and its political subdivisions.

Human Resource Contact: Pam Glick 307-777-7962 pam.glick@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Performs technical tasks, including the licensing and registration of vendors, contractors, and wholesalers.
• Reviews complex tax returns for accuracy and determine the appropriate disposition based on the status of the return.
• Contact vendors to discuss and resolve problems with the vendor accounts, including delinquency issues, rejected returns, lien filings, missing information, and other account issues.
• Enters and adjusts audits upon receiving preliminary findings from the Department of Audit.
• Accepts fulfills and records, and processes assessments on Jenkins Act information.
• Balances reconcile, analyze, interpret, and audits tax returns.
• Generates management reports.
• Maintains tax information databases.
• Generates legal documents that are appealable.
• Issues tax assessments (under close supervision).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and mainframe computer programs.
• Knowledge of interviewing and investigation techniques.
• Knowledge of methods used in the determination of liability.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)Experience:0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination)OREducation & Experience Substitution:3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical office environment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt

Supplemental Information

011-Department of Revenue - Excise Tax Division

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.