Auditor - Revenue Tax Specialist

Working Title: Auditor, Revenue Tax Specialist

Job Class: Revenue Tax Specialist

Agency: Revenue Dept

• Job ID : 98176
• Location : St. Paul
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• 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 11/16/2026.
• Date Posted : 11/09/2026
• Closing Date : 11/23/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
• Division/Unit : Spec Tx-Petroleum
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 50% of the time
• Salary Range: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / 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 (mn.gov/mmb/…) : 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.

Are you passionate about ensuring compliance with tax laws? Look no further! The Department of Revenue is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join us in our mission to achieve compliance in the state of Minnesota.

As a Field Auditor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of the tax system by conducting petroleum tax audits, non-filer investigations, and other enforcement assignments. This position will independently perform Petroleum tax field audits at taxpayers’ sites, provide education and technical assistance to Petroleum taxpayers and others, and perform other compliances activities. This position is required to travel up to 50 percent of the time, including overnight travel within Minnesota and out-of-state.

Auditors will also be responsible for answering phone calls, e-mails, and participating in various internal projects and external outreach projects providing taxpayer education.

The Department of Revenue offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, where you will work alongside a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about making a difference. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development, along with the chance to make a significant impact in ensuring tax compliance.

If you are dedicated to tax law and compliance, the opportunity to join our team awaits you. Apply today!

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location.

Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year* of full-time professional experience in accounting or auditing

OR

• Three (3) years* of experience providing administrative support duties working with taxes or conducting research and analysis work

*An associate 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. Majors in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Legal, Business Management, Marketing, or other closely related fields are acceptable.

AND

• Must have reliable transportation and a valid class D driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Knowledge of personal computers, including knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet and database applications/software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including using formulas and pivot tables, sorting data, formatting spreadsheets and cells, and linking data between worksheets.
• Human relations and 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.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.

Physical Requirements

• Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable monitors.
• Some compliance activities require being outside maintaining a stationary position for extended periods of time.

Additional Requirements

As part of an offer of employment, a fingerprint-based background check will be conducted in accordance with IRS Publication 1075. This will include, but is not limited to, verification of degrees and licensures, state and federal criminal history checks, and a review of 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). The Department of Revenue is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. MDOR does not participate in E-Verify.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.