**Working Title: Assistant Tax Auditor** **Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior** **Agency: Revenue Department** + **Job ID** : 83665 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited + **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers. + **Date Posted** : 02/10/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/03/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Revenue Department / Revenue -AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Sales & Use Tax Division / Sales-Metro 3 or Sales- Metro 9 + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 25% + **Salary Range:** $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Sales and Use Tax + **End Date** : Approximate early December 2025. Other options may be possible. + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. **This posting is being used to fill multiple vacancies.** **Employment will commence on or around May 21st, 2025, and continue through December 2025 with the possibility of extension. Full-time hours during school breaks and part-time hours may be available during school.** As a Student Worker with the Sales and Use Tax Division, you will assist our auditors with reviewing sales and use tax returns and the supporting documentation from taxpayer records. In addition to learning about Sales and Use Tax, you will learn different review methods like statistical sampling, random sampling, block sampling, and electronic data review. Our auditors are good communicators and use good judgment. They are professional and empathetic public servants with a passion for educating customers and a keen eye for accuracy. You will have the opportunity to become familiar with a variety of accounting software programs, and utilize other common software programs like Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat in the work you perform. This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Telework eligibility is based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. Travel to audit locations in the Twin Cities Metro area with other auditors and commuting to the St. Paul office location for occasional in-person meetings is expected. **Minimum Qualifications** A college student in their second or third year of coursework pursuing one of the following business-related fields of study: Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business & Administration, Business Management, Marketing or related degree as determined by the agency; A graduate student pursuing one of the following business-related fields of study: Master's degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, Finance, Taxation, or related degree as determined by the agency. **Must have reliable transportation or a valid class D driver's license.** Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process: + Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles as evidenced by academic coursework or related work experience. + Knowledge and application of personal computers skills, including knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheets and database applications/software. + Human relations, oral and written communication skills necessary to deal with taxpayers and workplace associates in a professional and effective manner. + Problem-solving skills and organizational/planning skills necessary to independently perform the duties of the position. **NOTE** : To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker, you must be a student enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program or planning to enroll within three months. If you are enrolled at a credit-granting institution, you must carry at least six semester credits; if enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, you must be taking two or more classes per semester. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment. **Preferred Qualifications** • Pursuing a Bachelors in Accounting, MBA-Accounting and/or Masters in Accountancy or Taxation degree, or CPA. • Work experience with sales and use tax laws and returns. • Work experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping. • Work experience in Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Excel Certified. • Work experience researching, interpreting, and explaining tax laws and rules. • Customer service work experience communicating orally and/or in writing with customers. **Physical Requirements** Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records and laptop computer. **Additional Requirements** Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.