MV Tax Field Auditor II Job Details | State of Vermont

Summary

The State of Vermont's Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a Motor Vehicle Tax Field Auditor II. The role conducts audits and investigations related to Vermont tax law compliance, provides taxpayer technical assistance and education, and travels frequently to taxpayer locations and other parts of the state.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for auditing and investigations involving the enforcement of Vermont Tax Laws relating to taxpayer compliance with the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and International Registration Plan (IRP)
• This unit also audits fuel tax, rental companies, rail, IFTA, and IRP revenues of approximately several hundred million dollars annually
• This position also provides taxpayer technical assistance and education for auditees
• The selected candidate will have a home-based office and will be required to travel frequently, and may be required to travel to other parts of the State as well

Skills

• The successful applicant will have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be inquisitive, collaborative, digitally proficient, and self-motivated
• Have a desire to learn new skills and software used for tax administration
• Have the ability to communicate challenging topics to individuals with varied backgrounds
• The selected candidate will have a home-based office and will be required to travel frequently, and may be required to travel to other parts of the State as well
• Three (3) years or more of college coursework in accounting, auditing, business administration, or related field
• Two (2) years or more of experience in tax examination, accounting, auditing, or business administration
• One (1) year or more of experience as a MV Tax Field Auditor I or higher with the State of Vermont

Qualifications

Must Haves

• The successful applicant will have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be inquisitive, collaborative, digitally proficient, and self-motivated
• Have a desire to learn new skills and software used for tax administration
• Have the ability to communicate challenging topics to individuals with varied backgrounds
• The selected candidate will have a home-based office and will be required to travel frequently, and may be required to travel to other parts of the State as well
• Three (3) years or more of college coursework in accounting, auditing, business administration, or related field
• Two (2) years or more of experience in tax examination, accounting, auditing, or business administration
• One (1) year or more of experience as a MV Tax Field Auditor I or higher with the State of Vermont

Benefits

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Home-based office