Working Title: Revenue Tax Specialist
Job Class: Revenue Tax Specialist
Agency: Revenue Dept
Job ID : 91890
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 02/17/2026.
Date Posted : 02/11/2026
Closing Date : 02/20/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
Division/Unit : Special Taxes / Spec Tx-Petroleum
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 50%
Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / 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.
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 occasional 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 requires an employee to be onsite in St Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
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's 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.
Must have reliable transportation or a valid class D driver's license.
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including using formulas and pivot tables, sorting data, formatting spreadsheets and cells, and linking data between worksheets.
Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
Experience using the Department of Revenue's GenTax system.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write reports.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable monitors.
Some compliance activities require being outside standing for extended periods of time.
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). 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
