Revenue Auditor
Positions available statewide in Wisconsin, Glen Ellyn IL, and Edina MN
Deadline to Apply:
Applications will be accepted and reviewed (bi-weekly) until the needs of the Department are met or November 17, 2022.
- Are you looking for a work environment that values integrity, positivity, and teamwork?
- Are you looking for a company that prefers to promote its own people?
- Do you want to work for a stable employer that rewards your contributions with great benefits and regularly scheduled pay increases?
We invite you to discover what makes the Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue (DOR) such a great place to work.
We are seeking individuals to fill multiple auditor positions with a start date of January 17, 2023.
We will train you to apply your tax and accounting skills, and you will join a team that ensures tax law is enforced fairly to all taxpayers of the State of Wisconsin. Here's what employees have to say about working at DOR.
We offer:
- work/life balance (40-hour work week)
- flexible schedules
- independent work
- opportunities for advancement
- remote/telework up to 60% after one year of satisfactory performance, if eligible
- two $1.50/hour salary increases: one after each of the 1st and 2nd years with satisfactory performance
- hiring bonus up to $3,000 for positions hired in Glen Ellyn, IL and Edina, MN, for qualifying individuals
Position Summary - Revenue Auditors fill a variety of roles and are assigned to work with specific tax areas: Corporation, Excise, Individual Income, Pass-Through Entities (Partnerships and S-Corporations), Sales/Use, Nexus, Income Reconstruction.
- Return Auditors examine tax returns, correspond with taxpayers for additional information and prepare audit work papers and reports from an office location. Little to no travel is required.
- Books & Records Auditorsconduct audits of individuals and a variety of business entities independently and may assist higher level auditors in performing large, complex audits. Many audits are initiated and conducted at the taxpayer’s business location. These positions require some overnight travel.
Salary Information - Starting salary is $25.85 per hour, plus an excellent benefits package that includes 3 weeks of annual vacation, sick leave, excellent health and dental benefits, and participation in the fully funded Wisconsin Retirement System pension plan, which is considered among the best in the country! Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
Job Details - 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.
All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.
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.
A 24-month probationary period is required.
Qualifications - Please address the following in your letter of qualifications and résumé:
Qualified candidates will have one of the following:
- completed or in the process of completing (within 6 months), a bachelor's degree or advanced degree with a major in accounting or taxation from an accredited institution, or
- commensurate professional experience auditing accounting records and/or procedures to verify accuracy/conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), or
- a combination of academic preparation and professional auditing experience
In addition to the above, qualified candidates must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
How To Apply – Go to wisc.jobs 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 DOR is an EEO/AA employer seeking a diverse, talented workforce.
Questions about this position can be directed to DORAuditCareers@wisconsin.gov.