**Working Title: Field Auditor** **Job Class: Revenue Tax Specialist Senior** **Agency: Revenue Dept** + **Job ID** : 84632 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes, Hybrid + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 03/16/2025. + **Date Posted** : 03/10/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/24/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Special Taxes Division / Spec Tx-Cigarette,Alc&Tobacco + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 10% + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **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. The purpose of this position is to advance the Department of Revenue’s mission to achieve compliance with Minnesota Tax Laws. Specialists in this position will provide service to internal and external customers necessary to determine proper compliance with all provisions of the Minnesota Cigarette, Tobacco, and Alcohol excise tax statutes. This position will serve in a leadership role with the Cigarette, Alcohol, and Tobacco (CAT) team. The successful candidate will lead and conduct field audit examinations, provide OJT training, and assist in policy development related to the cigarette, tobacco, and alcohol excise tax types, informational reports, and other associated tax information by applying appropriate tax law, policy, and procedures. These duties will consist of conducting field audit examinations, providing mentorship, public outreach, and training for their CAT Unit team members. The specialist will provide service and education to external and internal customers. This position requires substantial fieldwork and may require occasionally overnight travel. The candidate hired and new to this job classification may be eligible to receive a $5,000 hiring bonus! This bonus will be paid in two increments, with the first payment made after successfully passing the probationary period. A $1,000 Referral Bonus may be offered to Revenue staff that recruit new talent hired at Revenue, in this position. 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. Commuting to the St. Paul office location for occasional in-person meetings is expected. **Minimum Qualifications** Three (3) years* of full-time professional experience in accounting or auditing *An Associate's Degree may substitute for 6 months of experience. Bachelor's degree may substitute one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience. Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following: + Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices + Technical tax knowledge, including court rulings, regulations and administrative policies and procedures + Customer service and interpersonal skills sufficient to interact and negotiate with taxpayers and/or their representatives + Leadership skills and the ability to plan, direct, and review the work of others + Knowledge of personal computer operation and software programs used by the department in its internal and external operations + Communication and presentation skills + Knowledge of electronic processing accounting systems + Knowledge of electronic filing/processing systems + Skills in reading comprehension + Skill in problem-solving + Skill in analysis **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or other related business degree program + Knowledge conducting audit examinations related to the cigarette, tobacco, and alcohol excise taxes. + Knowledge conducting audit examinations. + Experience working with state statutes or rules in a regulatory environment. + Experience working in career fields involving direct customer service interactions with the public. + Experience working effectively both as a member of a team and independently. + Experience providing leadership for a project or team. **Physical Requirements** Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer. **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.