State of Minnesota Looking for Revenue Tax Specialist Principal at Saint Paul, Minnesota Full Time

Working Title: Revenue Tax Specialist Principal
Job Class: Revenue Tax Specialist Principal
Agency: Revenue Department

• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 1/5/2023.
• Date Posted: 12/30/2022
• Closing Date: 1/12/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Corporate Franchise Tax Division / Corporate-Resource
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/8:00am-4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday – Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $31.00 – $45.98 / hourly; $64,728 – $96,006 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.

This position is responsible for leading the Corporate audit discovery group, compliance, and data management programs. The position will utilize highly complex data analytics software to incorporate in the audit discovery and reporting. This position will also lead the audit analysis workpapers team for the corporate franchise tax and income and expense workpaper team. The specialist in this position must be capable of and is expected to perform, when assigned, all aspects of the compliance cycle including customer service, educations, tax policy, audit, and progressive enforcement.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of professional-level accounting or auditing experience;

AND

Any of the following from an accredited college or university:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or Marketing;
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, Finance, or Taxation; or
• CPA

OR

Certification (satisfactory completion of probation) as a Revenue Tax Specialist, Senior

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 Minnesota tax laws for general and specific application
• Knowledge of court decisions, attorney general opinions and policies
• Knowledge of electronic processing accounting systems
• Knowledge of information exchange and disclosure policy and agreements
• Knowledge of electronic filing/processing systems
• Knowledge of audit report processing procedures
• Skills in reading comprehension
• Skill in problem-solving
• Skill in analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of and experience with Minnesota Individual Income Tax laws, rules, administrative practices and operating procedures.

Knowledge of and experience with Minnesota Corporate Income Tax laws, rules, administrative practices and operating procedures.

Knowledge of Corporate Tax Division tax types, business functions, operations, and information systems.

Knowledge of the departments tax warehouse, SAS, and other query tools.

Experience in testing GenTax systems including the GenTax Discovery module, creating requirement documents, creating testing plans, coordinating testing.

Experience leading projects or teams.

Experience working with Excel templates.

Experience in analyzing, problem solving, and decision making.

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).

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Renae Sundberg at [email protected].

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Yerly Lee at [email protected].

If you need a reasonable accommodation for this interview and/or testing process, please contact the Department of Revenue ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 [email protected] and indicate what assistance is needed.