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Tax Examiner jobs are open across federal, state, and local government agencies, at every level from entry-level to senior examiner and supervisory roles, with specializations in individual income tax, corporate tax compliance, and audit review. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Our services impact EVERY Montanan!
MISSION STATEMENT
To be the nation's most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency.
The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, alcoholic beverage laws, cannabis laws and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Business and Income Taxes Division (BIT) manages a variety of Montana tax types that include business, individual, and natural resources. BIT is comprised of five bureaus including Analytics and Planning, Corporate and Passthrough Taxes, Individual Income Tax Compliance and Audit, Withholding and Individual Income Taxes, and Natural Resource and Business Taxes and Fees. BIT staff perform audits, verify compliance with Montana laws for all taxes administered by the division, and issue appraisals and assessments of centrally assessed property.
What We Can Offer You
Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.
Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.
Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources.
Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17%, vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year.
Sick leave- 12 days a year.
11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time.
Flexible hours.
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
DUTIES
Job Overview:
This position resides in the Business & Income Taxes Division of Department of Revenue. BIT’s tax examiner I’s perform a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include conducting technical level examinations on assigned tax returns that involve research, verifying data, adjusting returns, providing communications to taxpayers and their representatives, and participating in the appeal process. Tax examiner I’s assist with development of audit programs and procedures, draft summary reports of audit findings, and testify as an expert witness. They also assist other tax examiners in their responsibilities and provide a range of support services to taxpayers and other department programs and employees. The position does not supervise other staff.
Knowledge of:
- Tax accounting
- Auditing standards, principles, and practices
- Financial analysis
- Investigative methods and procedures
- State and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations
- Business practices
- Computer applications related to taxes and finance
Skills in:
- Research and analysis
- Cost benefit analysis
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Mathematics
- Conflict resolution & customer service
- Microsoft programs and other data base applications
- Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
You would be a great fit for this position if you:
- Self-motivated
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to:
To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online and upload any required documents. DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (dorhr@mt.gov or 406-444-9858)
(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Complete state application
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Special Requirements
Eligibility for employment will be subject to the following:
Criminal Background Check. Circumstances involving convictions will be reviewed
Tax status must be current. Circumstances involving tax status issues will be reviewed
REMOTE/TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite; however, the successful candidate must be a primary resident of Montana as a condition of employment. This position would be required to report to the Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program. Training period of 6 months in office 100%. After training period is completed, position allows and optional 3 days per week remote and 2 reuired in office. Full-time teleworking is not available.
Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
This agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/ .
Eligibility to Work: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". The State of Montana does not sponsor.
Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or public administration supplemented by college coursework in accounting or closely related field.
- One year of job-related work experience in auditing, tax examination, or accounting practices.
- Other combinations of education and experience are evaluated on an individual basis.
Salary: $
58,204.00 - 60,104.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement PlanNumber of Openings
: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-TimeJob Type
: StandardShift
: Day JobTravel
: Yes, 15 % of the TimePrimary Location
: HelenaOther Locations
: Billings, Butte, Missoula, Kalispell, Bozeman, Great Falls Agency: Department of Revenue Union: Montana Federation of Public EmployeesPosting Date
: Sep 15, 2026, 12:57:36 PMClosing Date (based on your computer's timezone)
: Sep 30, 2026, 12:59:00 AMState government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Our services impact EVERY Montanan!
MISSION STATEMENT
To be the nation's most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency.
The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, alcoholic beverage laws, cannabis laws and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Business and Income Taxes Division (BIT) manages a variety of Montana tax types that include business, individual, and natural resources. BIT is comprised of five bureaus including Analytics and Planning, Corporate and Passthrough Taxes, Individual Income Tax Compliance and Audit, Withholding and Individual Income Taxes, and Natural Resource and Business Taxes and Fees. BIT staff perform audits, verify compliance with Montana laws for all taxes administered by the division, and issue appraisals and assessments of centrally assessed property.
What We Can Offer You
Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.
Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.
Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources.
Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17%, vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year.
Sick leave- 12 days a year.
11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time.
Flexible hours.
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
DUTIES
Job Overview:
This position resides in the Business & Income Taxes Division of Department of Revenue. BIT’s tax examiner I’s perform a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include conducting technical level examinations on assigned tax returns that involve research, verifying data, adjusting returns, providing communications to taxpayers and their representatives, and participating in the appeal process. Tax examiner I’s assist with development of audit programs and procedures, draft summary reports of audit findings, and testify as an expert witness. They also assist other tax examiners in their responsibilities and provide a range of support services to taxpayers and other department programs and employees. The position does not supervise other staff.
Knowledge of:
- Tax accounting
- Auditing standards, principles, and practices
- Financial analysis
- Investigative methods and procedures
- State and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations
- Business practices
- Computer applications related to taxes and finance
Skills in:
- Research and analysis
- Cost benefit analysis
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Mathematics
- Conflict resolution & customer service
- Microsoft programs and other data base applications
- Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
You would be a great fit for this position if you:
- Self-motivated
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to:
To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online and upload any required documents. DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (dorhr@mt.gov or 406-444-9858)
(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Complete state application
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Special Requirements
Eligibility for employment will be subject to the following:
Criminal Background Check. Circumstances involving convictions will be reviewed
Tax status must be current. Circumstances involving tax status issues will be reviewed
REMOTE/TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite; however, the successful candidate must be a primary resident of Montana as a condition of employment. This position would be required to report to the Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program. Training period of 6 months in office 100%. After training period is completed, position allows and optional 3 days per week remote and 2 reuired in office. Full-time teleworking is not available.
Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
This agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/ .
Eligibility to Work: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". The State of Montana does not sponsor.
Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or public administration supplemented by college coursework in accounting or closely related field.
- One year of job-related work experience in auditing, tax examination, or accounting practices.
- Other combinations of education and experience are evaluated on an individual basis.
Salary: $
58,204.00 - 60,104.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement PlanNumber of Openings
: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-TimeJob Type
: StandardShift
: Day JobTravel
: Yes, 15 % of the TimePrimary Location
: HelenaOther Locations
: Billings, Butte, Missoula, Kalispell, Bozeman, Great Falls Agency: Department of Revenue Union: Montana Federation of Public EmployeesPosting Date
: Sep 15, 2026, 12:57:36 PMClosing Date (based on your computer's timezone)
: Sep 30, 2026, 12:59:00 AMState government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax examiner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
- Knowledge of federal or state tax codes, regulations, and filing procedures
- Experience reviewing or auditing individual or corporate tax returns
- Proficiency with tax processing software and government case management systems
- Strong analytical and written communication skills for documenting determinations
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government background investigation clearance
Tips for Your Tax Examiner Job Search
Tailor your resume for compliance language
Hiring managers scan for terms like 'tax code interpretation,' 'liability determination,' and 'regulatory compliance.' Pull exact phrases from each job posting and mirror them in your work history bullets so your resume clears automated screening tools.
Highlight your government agency experience
Employers distinguish candidates who have worked inside a taxing authority from those who have not. Name the specific agency, the tax types you administered, and the volume of returns or accounts you handled to give reviewers concrete context.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tax examiner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by tax type specialization
Postings for income tax examiners, excise tax specialists, and property tax auditors draw different candidate pools. Filter your search by tax type so you're competing against a narrower field and can write a sharper, more targeted cover letter.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers often present a return with a discrepancy and ask how you'd resolve it. Walk through your reasoning step by step, name the specific code sections or forms involved, and explain how you'd document your determination.
Negotiate grade level, not just base pay
Many government tax examiner roles are posted across multiple grade levels with different entry points. If you have directly relevant experience, ask whether you qualify for a higher step or grade at the time of offer before accepting the default starting level.
Tax Examiner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tax examiners?
The companies hiring the most tax examiners right now include State of Colorado, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and State of Montana, with the largest share of openings in Colorado, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Federal and state revenue agencies consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many tax examiner jobs are remote?
About 63% of tax examiner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies considerably by employer type. Roles focused on correspondence audits and document review tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring in-person taxpayer interviews or access to secure agency systems are more likely to be on-site.
How do you become a tax examiner?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, as most government postings require it at minimum. From there, apply to entry-level examiner positions at a federal, state, or local taxing authority. On-the-job training covers agency-specific systems and procedures. Many examiners deepen their expertise by pursuing continuing education in tax law or earning credentials like the Enrolled Agent designation.
How do you get hired as a tax examiner with little experience?
Focus on entry-level or trainee-designated postings, which are specifically structured for candidates without direct tax administration experience. Coursework in tax accounting, internships at accounting firms, or any clerical work inside a government agency all strengthen your application. Demonstrating attention to detail, comfort with regulations, and basic spreadsheet skills goes a long way when your practical experience is limited.
What does the tax examiner interview process look like?
Most government tax examiner interviews follow a structured, behavioral format with a panel of two or three evaluators. You'll be asked to describe past situations involving analysis, error detection, or conflict resolution using specific examples. Some agencies include a written exercise or a scenario where you interpret a regulation and explain your reasoning. The process typically moves from an initial screening to a panel interview before a conditional offer.
Where can I find and apply to tax examiner jobs?
You can find and apply to tax examiner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. The openings are updated regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching newly posted positions before competition builds.
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