Senior Tax Examiner

Salary: $29.76 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Revenue & Taxation
Division: Department of Revenue & Taxation
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: FITE08
Description and Functions
Open until filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
To instruct, educate and assist vendors, taxpayers, state and local governments, attorneys, accountants, internal staff, and the general public regarding Wyoming Statutes and Department of Revenue Rules and apply the same to ensure compliance through the educational effort.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Receives analyses and responds in writing to inquiries from the public, other agencies, and other entities that involve complex issues concerning the imposition or exemption of Wyoming Statutes and Department Rules, as directly applied to specific taxpayer scenarios. This involves eliciting information pertinent to the inquiry to create a factual basis for response.
• Research and identification of the laws, rules as well as case law pertinent to the inquiry. This also requires a working knowledge of a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to oil and gas operations, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, contractor issues, etc. The goal is to assist taxpayers in voluntarily complying with tax laws by providing accurate and comprehensive binding written rulings from the department that involve complex technical issues.
• Conducts research on a diverse range of industries to develop resource materials and curricula for specific educational presentations.
• Present instruction to industry, agencies, civic organizations, professionals, local governments, and the general public. This requires the ability to answer questions from all attendees on related or unrelated material.
• Evaluate the presentation to suggest and implement any changes or additions for future presentations.
• Lead for the section on the development of taxpayer educational materials. Including drafting comprehensive publications for specific industries, bulletins that would include educational material pertinent to multiple industries, and publishing the department's quarterly educational newsletter.
• Assist in the development and design of forms, questionnaires and data collection tools to support the accurate collection, documentation, analysis and completion of taxpayer survey information as requested by the Wyoming Legislature. Ensures data collection processes effectively capture relevant information to support legislative inquiries, departmental analysis, and policy considerations.
• Research websites and other media sources of tax interest, search for articles of significance to this division, research case law being developed in other states, and federal legislation with a Wyoming impact.
• Research and track tax initiatives as voted on by the Wyoming citizens for changes in tax rates across the state and notification to vendors in accordance with Wyoming Statutes. Maintain records of all State Board of Equalization (SBOE) cases involving the Excise Tax Division. File certificates of record for docketed cases. Prepare documents for Attorney Generals' Office pertaining to the action required on SBOE cases. Prepare monthly reconciliation of SBOE cases for upper management.
• Processes a variety of taxpayer related assignments, such as work queues which include processing of license applications, audits, consumer inquiries, account maintenance, contractor registrations and project maintenance, estate-related issues, Streamlined Sales Tax Program (SSTP) activities, refunds, posting error and rejects, and other assigned work queues. Analyzes documentation, verifies information, and applies applicable statutes, rules, and departmental procedures to ensure accurate and timely resolution of taxpayer accounts and requests.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of specialized tax programs, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of compliance and/or enforcement policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of specialized/technical research, examination, and analyses of tax documents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education :
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Tax Examiner
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Tax Examiner
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical office environment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information
011-Department of Revenue - Excise Tax Division - Education and Taxability Section
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

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(FITE08) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Tax Examination?Experience definition: (This experience includes, Finance and Tax Examination.)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Goverment jobs
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resourses Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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