Revenue Auditor 3 (IIT Return Auditor – Advanced)

The Department of Revenue is looking for a Revenue Auditor 3 that acts as a lead worker of Gateway Program auditors and billing agents in the Audit Bureau's Individual Income Tax Section.

Remote/Telework up to 60%. Note: After completion of probation, remote work can gradually increase up to 60% based on performance and workload needs. This position will be headquartered at the DOR main office building, 2135 Rimrock Road, Madison WI or the Milwaukee office, 819 N Sixth St, Milwaukee, WI. For more information about DOR, visit our website at https://www.revenue.wi.gov/.

Working for Wisconsin State Government has many advantages including a comprehensive benefit package. As a state employee you will receive nine paid holidays, 4.5 days of personal holiday, sick leave (five hours per bi-weekly pay period) and vacation leave (over 100 hours annually). Go to "Leave Benefits"" to learn more." to learn more." to learn more." to learn more.

The deadline to apply for this job announcement is May 23, 2024, at 11:59 PM CST.

This is an advanced level return auditor position responsible for reviewing return audits of individual income and credit claims. This position acts as unit lead worker over positions responsible for preparing notices of assessment or refund based federal audit reports and similar pre-defined return adjustments. In addition, this position provides technical and systems assistance and training to staff in the Individual Income Tax Section.

Auditors at this level are experts in:

• Researching Wisconsin tax laws and administrative rules
• Developing and revising audit techniques and procedures
• Customer service and training techniques.

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Starting salary will be between $33.87 and $40.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus benefits. For information on state benefits click here. Current state employees' pay will be set in accordance with pay upon appointment provisions of the compensation plan for broadband pay schedule/range 07-03. A 24-month probationary period may be required.

The department will conduct a background check, fingerprint check and tax compliance check prior to making an offer to hire. Interview results may be reused in accordance with the State of WI interview reuse policy.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any time. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

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Please address the following in your letter of qualifications and résumé:

Minimally qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree with a major in accounting or taxation from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience Auditing Tax Returns of Individuals for WI and/or federal income taxes laws.

Qualifications that may be evaluated at a later stage in the selection process:

• Experience resolving individual income tax appeals.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Experience training staff.
• Experience reviewing staff’s technical work output.
• Experience researching complex technical issues.
• Knowledge of the Department's WINPAS system.

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service.

You must attach a current resume and a letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format. Make certain these documents clearly illustrate your qualifications as they relate to the education and/or work experience described in this announcement. For tips on developing your resume and letter of qualifications, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. If you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion should complete the online application process.

The Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Questions about this position can be directed to Maggie Davis, Human Resources Specialist Senior, via email at Margaret.Davis1@wisconsin.gov or phone at 608-266-3924.

Applications must be submitted before or by May 23, 2024, 11:59 p.m CST.