Fuel Tax Examiner 2024-01318

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Fuel Tax Examiner 2024-01318

Salary

$24.78 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2024-01318

Department

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

07/01/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

FITE07

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Fuel Tax Examiner located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position ensures Wyoming receives the motor fuel tax revenue it is legally entitled to by balancing, reconciling, analyzing, interpreting, auditing fuel tax returns and refund requests to reduce evasion and administrative costs and improve compliance.

This position offers a:

$2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne is also home to the "Daddy of 'em All" – Cheyenne Frontier Days – held the last week of July. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4467

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Performs monthly desk audits of moderately complex to complex motor fuel tax returns for approximately 25 licensed distributor, importer, and exporter taxpayer accounts

• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of fuel transactions and the collection, posting, and distribution of motor fuel revenues to properly maintain Wyoming's streets, roads, highways, and airports

• Performs technical tasks, including the licensing and registration of vendors, contractors, and wholesalers

• Reviews complex tax returns for accuracy and determine the appropriate disposition based on the status of the return

• Contacts vendors to discuss and resolve problems with the vendor accounts, including delinquency issues, rejected returns, lien filings, missing information, and other account issues

• Enters and adjusts audits upon receiving preliminary findings from the Department of Audit

• Balances reconciles, analyzes, interprets, and audits tax returns

• Generates management reports

• Maintains tax information databases

• Generates legal documents that are appealable

• Interprets and applies Wyoming State Statute's fuel tax law, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures in the audit process of fuel tax returns to determine fuel ownership, tax liability, and proper reporting of end-use destinations for tax distribution purposes

• Prepares billing statements for the collection of outstanding taxes due

• Verifies and processes refunds for reimbursement to taxpayers

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and mainframe computer software programs

• Knowledge of Wyoming State Statutes, fuel tax laws, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures

• Knowledge of methods used in the determination of liability

• Knowledge of basic mathematics

• Skill in problem-solving and critical thinking

• Skill in judgment and decision making

• Skill in oral and written communications

• Skill in fiscal processing and accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping practices and procedures

• Skill in analysis and evaluation of data and information

• Skill in research techniques

• Ability to work cooperatively with other people

• Ability to prioritize and organize work schedules

• Skill in work management and leadership

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.e-verify.gov) , including your rights and responsibilities.

• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

• Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.

• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.

• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.

• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.

• Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.

• If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information

045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Financial Officer - Fuel Tax Administration

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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 provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

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