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Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Maine Revenue Services
Income/Estate Tax Division-Business Audit Unit
Revenue Agent
Opening Date: July 27, 2026
Closing Date: August 10, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 20 / Professional Technical
Job Class Code: 0504
Salary: $33.32 - $34.66* / Hourly (*Includes 20% recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number: 016303655
Location: Portland
Telework: Partial/Hybrid telework, upon management approval, after completion of probation period. All teleworking must be performed in the State of Maine.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is within Maine Revenue Services’ Income/Estate Tax Division-Business Audit Unit. The Unit is responsible for auditing filed business income tax returns and detecting business income tax non-filers. Audits may be conducted at the Taxpayer’s corporate headquarters or remotely by correspondence. Audits conducted at a Taxpayer’s corporate headquarters may require air travel and overtime.
Revenue agents are required to perform audits and conduct non-filer investigations within the bounds of federal and state law and Maine Revenue Services’ policies. All work must be performed in a timely manner in accordance with confidentiality laws, organizational procedures, and strict statutory deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review filed corporate income tax returns to determine compliance with Maine tax laws;
Initiate corporate income tax audits with taxpayers and/or taxpayer representatives;
Analyze complex tax records to establish audit findings;
Determine tax liability in accordance with Maine statute;
Compile audit findings in written form;
Convey audit findings verbally to taxpayers and/or taxpayer representatives;
Conduct non-filer investigations to ensure compliance with Maine tax laws;
Research, analyze and form conclusions on compliance issues regarding non-filer activity;
Process Voluntary Disclosure Agreement requests.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY REQUIRED :
Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures;
Knowledge of auditing principles and procedures;
Knowledge of business practices and principles;
Knowledge of state and federal tax laws;
Knowledge of the judicial processes used in tax enforcement;
Ability to analyze and interpret data, statute, policy, and procedures;
Ability to interface with taxpayers and taxpayer representatives in a professional manner;
Ability to communicate controversial matters in a concise, courteous manner;
Exemplary time management and organizational skills;
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-secondary education and/or training in business administration, accounting, mathematics, economics, information technology, finance, property appraisal, auditing, or taxes with experience demonstrating the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make decisions on complex matters.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills or experience:
Income tax preparation
Accounting degree or coursework
Taxation coursework
Advanced communication skills
Auditing financial records or tax filings
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references.
In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact [email protected]
All job candidates applying for Maine Revenue Services’ positions will be subject to a tax clearance check. To be selected for a position, all returns must be filed, and tax liabilities must be paid in full. The results of the tax clearance check will be documented as part of the selection process.
For all candidates not currently employed at Maine Revenue Services: State law requires that applicants seeking initial employment with Maine Revenue Services undergo a fingerprint based state and federal criminal history record check.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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