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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, Income and Withholding Taxes, Audits and Pass-Through, Natural Resource and Corporate, 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

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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.

Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.

DUTIES

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Business & Income Taxes Division of Department of Revenue. Duties include assisting office management and administrative support services for the division by providing reception, business communications, supply and equipment maintenance, scheduling meetings, mail distribution, and other support services for ongoing program operations and activities. The position reports to the BIT Division Management Officer and does not supervise other staff.

Knowledge of:

• Bookkeeping practices
• Individual tax types
• State and federal tax laws, rules, policies, and procedures

Skills in:

• Research and analysis
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• 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:

• Demonstrate self-motivation.

• Follow instructions.

• Provide timely, customer service.

• Handling multiple priorities under deadlines

- - - 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

Please submit the following application material:

• Resume

• Complete state application

Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered.

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.

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

Working Conditions

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.

• Office environment.

• Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.

• Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver’s license.

REMOTE/TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within the state of Montana. This position would be required to report to a 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 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.

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.

"Effective May 26, 2026, 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, .”

Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

We prefer, but do not require, that you possess the following experience, or education, for the first day of work:

• One year of technical school and two years of job-related work experience including customer service in an office setting and/or clerical work.

• Work experience should be made up bookkeeping and accounting with an emphasis in either individual income tax or investigative research.

• Training in bookkeeping, accounting, or using computer applications is preferred.

• Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State 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.

One year of technical school and two years of job-related work experience including customer service in an office setting and/or clerical work. Work experience should be made up bookkeeping and accounting with an emphasis in either individual income tax or investigative research. Training in bookkeeping, accounting, or using computer applications is preferred. Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis. Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State 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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