Revenue Auditor 2 Or 3

Position Summary

These Revenue Auditor positions serve as shared revenue and state aids books and records auditors in the Local Government Services Bureau. The positions are responsible for administering the innovation planning grant program, and state aid distributions to qualifying taxation districts, including distributions made under Chapter 79, Wis. Stats. This position also administers levy limit programs for municipalities and counties, the maintenance of effort program, and provides outreach and education to local government officials.

To view the complete position descriptions for both levels, click the links below.

Revenue Auditor 2 | Revenue Auditor 3

Salary Information

The starting pay rate for each level under pay schedule-range 07-03 is:

• Revenue Auditor 2 - $29.00 to $34.75 an hour ($60,320 and $72,280 annually)
• Revenue Auditor 3 - $33.50 to $38.50 an hour ($69,680 and $80,080 annually)

Current state employees' pay is based on the provisions in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

Job Details

The level of the position offered will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected candidate at the time of hire.

Remote/Telework is available as follows:

• After three months of employment - up to two days per week
• After six months of employment - up to 60% within a 2-week pay period
• Approval of telecommuting during an original probationary period is the supervisor's discretion based on employee performance and business needs
• When teleworking is allowed, on in-office days, you must report to our 2135 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI building.

Due to the nature of these positions' duties, candidates will be subject to comprehensive background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• A bachelor's degree or advanced degree in accounting, auditing, or a similar field of study or the equivalent training and experience (e.g. analysis of financial statements/reports, auditing accounting records, cost accounting, etc.); and
• Experience interpreting statutes, administrative rules, or financial policy guidelines.

Additionally, well-qualified applicants will have:

• Training or experience administering grant programs; or
• Experience auditing or reviewing tax returns, financial statements, or local government documents.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. A current letter of qualifications and resume must be attached to the online application.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and will be used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your application and what should be included in these materials, click here. Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Would you like to learn more about the position and what it is like to work for the Division of State and Local Finance in the Department of Revenue? Join our Position Discussion Virtual Event.

It's your opportunity to interact with the team and ask questions related to the position. We will start at 4 p.m. Be sure to log on promptly to learn about the position, the impact you can make, and what a typical workday looks like. We look forward to meeting you!

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 4:00:00 p.m. CST - Click here to join the meeting

Audio Only: 1-608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 844 641 962#

Questions can be directed to Kevin Roberts at kevin.roberts@wisconsin.gov.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the department are met.

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. CST on September 16, 2024 will be included in the next review of application materials. Applications after that point will be reviewed until the needs of the department are met.

This is a re-announcement. If you have previously applied, you do not need to reapply.