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State of Minnesota Tax Fraud Auditor - Revenue Tax Specialist, Intermediate in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Tax Fraud Auditor
Job Class: Revenue Tax Specialist, Intermediate
Agency: Revenue Department
Job ID : 85359
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 04/14/2025.
Date Posted : 04/08/2025
Closing Date : 04/21/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
Division/Unit : Income Tax & Withholding / ITW-Fraud&Tax Prof Enforcement
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / 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.
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
As an auditor on the fraud team, you will screen individual income tax, property tax refund, and withholding tax returns for potential fraudulent claims. You will independently perform audit examinations, research third party sourced data, and communicate with taxpayers and taxpayer representatives. The best fraud auditors are inquisitive, have a great capacity for attention to detail, and can manage large volumes of work efficiently. They also have a thorough knowledge of, and desire to learn, fraud detection techniques and trends.
This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering county along the Minnesota state line. Effective June 1, employees living within 75 miles of the office will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 75 or more miles away, the requirements are currently being assessed for each agency.
The candidates 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. A referral form will be sent to new hires who are in positions eligible for the referral incentives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years* of full-time professional experience in accounting or auditing
*An Associate's Degree may substitute for six (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
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 audit report processing procedures
Knowledge of electronic filing/processing systems
Skill in reading comprehension
Skill in problem-solving
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in reviewing and auditing Individual Income Tax, Property Tax Refund, and/or Withholding Tax returns.
Experience in reviewing and auditing tax returns with an emphasis on fraud detection and identity theft detection.
Excellent time management skills in order to manage high volumes of work efficiently.
Experience in managing and diffusing conflict.
Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting.
Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license.
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification
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.
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