Revenue Tax Specialist Principal
Job Summary
*To determine if you meet the above qualifications, apply online
and submit additional information as described in the "How to
Apply" section below. Failure to respond by the closing date of
the posting or sending incomplete information may eliminate you
from further consideration.*
The purpose of this position is to provide expert business income
tax technical guidance to the Division Director, Division
Supervisors, Senior Management, division and department
employees. Provide general and audit specific business income tax
information to businesses and organizations outside of MDOR.
Participate in the establishment of audit policies and
procedures. Provide technical determinations and communicate
determinations to the division, department, to taxpayers and
professional associations. Lead Corporate Tax initiatives related
to tax policy and legislation.
This position will also lead the Corporate Tax Policy Team and
division representative for the Legislative Advisory Group (LAG),
review proposed and newly passed legislation, and develop
legislative proposals from the division.
Qualifications
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 corporate 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 corporate tax audit report processing procedures
•Skills in reading comprehension
•Skill in problem-solving
•Skill in analysis
To determine if you meet the above qualifications, apply online
and submit additional information as described in the "How to
Apply" section below. Failure to respond by the closing date of
the posting or sending incomplete information may eliminate you
from further consideration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience writing legislative proposals or working with the
legislative process
Experience writing bill explanations
Knowledge of statutory construction in applying constitutions,
laws, rules and regulations, and case law
Ability to apply state and federal tax law to specific audit
situations
Successful participation of the State of Minnesota Star of the
North Fellowship program
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).
Application Details
Why Work For Us
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a
comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and
dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long
term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement
plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick
leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
How to Apply
Step 1: To view the job posting, go to the State Careers website
at www.mn.gov/careers, then enter Job ID 15048 in Keywords
search. Your application must contain sufficient detail to
determine qualifications. If you are unable to apply online,
please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.
Step 2: Prepare a written response to the items listed below and
email it to ali.baumgart@state.mn.us. Please limit your response
to no more than one page per item. Failure to submit your written
documentation by the closing date of the posting may eliminate
you from further consideration.
Describe your education, experience and achievements during the
past three years in the following areas:
1. Accounting/Auditing: Describe your experience in these areas
by providing information on activities, complexity, level of work
direction, independence and level of analysis required by
positions held.
2. Tax Knowledge: Describe your technical tax knowledge.
3. Policy Development: Describe the types of tax and/or
operational policy development and/or research activities you
have been involved with, your role, and the dates of the
activities.
For additional information about the application process, go to
http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Ali Baumgart at
ali.baumgart@state.mn.us or 651.556.6674.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to
providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. 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 careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what
assistance you need.
*To determine if you meet the above qualifications, apply online
and submit additional information as described in the "How to
Apply" section below. Failure to respond by the closing date of
the posting or sending incomplete information may eliminate you
from further consideration.*
The purpose of this position is to provide expert business income
tax technical guidance to the Division Director, Division
Supervisors, Senior Management, division and department
employees. Provide general and audit specific business income tax
information to businesses and organizations outside of MDOR.
Participate in the establishment of audit policies and
procedures. Provide technical determinations and communicate
determinations to the division, department, to taxpayers and
professional associations. Lead Corporate Tax initiatives related
to tax policy and legislation.
This position will also lead the Corporate Tax Policy Team and
division representative for the Legislative Advisory Group (LAG),
review proposed and newly passed legislation, and develop
legislative proposals from the division.
Qualifications
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 corporate 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 corporate tax audit report processing procedures
•Skills in reading comprehension
•Skill in problem-solving
•Skill in analysis
To determine if you meet the above qualifications, apply online
and submit additional information as described in the "How to
Apply" section below. Failure to respond by the closing date of
the posting or sending incomplete information may eliminate you
from further consideration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience writing legislative proposals or working with the
legislative process
Experience writing bill explanations
Knowledge of statutory construction in applying constitutions,
laws, rules and regulations, and case law
Ability to apply state and federal tax law to specific audit
situations
Successful participation of the State of Minnesota Star of the
North Fellowship program
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).
Application Details
Why Work For Us
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a
comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and
dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long
term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement
plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick
leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
How to Apply
Step 1: To view the job posting, go to the State Careers website
at www.mn.gov/careers, then enter Job ID 15048 in Keywords
search. Your application must contain sufficient detail to
determine qualifications. If you are unable to apply online,
please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.
Step 2: Prepare a written response to the items listed below and
email it to ali.baumgart@state.mn.us. Please limit your response
to no more than one page per item. Failure to submit your written
documentation by the closing date of the posting may eliminate
you from further consideration.
Describe your education, experience and achievements during the
past three years in the following areas:
1. Accounting/Auditing: Describe your experience in these areas
by providing information on activities, complexity, level of work
direction, independence and level of analysis required by
positions held.
2. Tax Knowledge: Describe your technical tax knowledge.
3. Policy Development: Describe the types of tax and/or
operational policy development and/or research activities you
have been involved with, your role, and the dates of the
activities.
For additional information about the application process, go to
http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Ali Baumgart at
ali.baumgart@state.mn.us or 651.556.6674.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to
providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. 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 careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what
assistance you need.