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Sales and Use Tax Nonprofit Lead

Minnesota Department of Revenue
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Working Title: Sales and Use Tax Nonprofit Lead
Job Class: Revenue Tax Specialist Senior
Agency: Revenue Department

  • Job ID: 88566
  • Location: St. Paul
  • Telework Eligible: Yes
  • Full/Part Time: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
  • Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.  Bidders will be considered through 09/10/2025.
  • Date Posted: 09/04/2025
  • Closing Date: 09/18/2025
  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Revenue Department / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
  • Division/Unit: Sales & Use Tax / Sales-Policy Services
  • Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
  • Days of Work: Monday - Friday
  • Travel Required: No
  • Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually
  • Classified Status: Classified
  • Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Employee/MAPE
  • FLSA Status: Nonexempt
  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

 

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. 

This position exists to manage and maintain the MN Sales Tax Exempt Status program. The person in this position will manage applications, maintain up-to-date procedures and processes, provide education and training, assist in application review, and provide customer service.

Be a part of the Sales and Use Tax Division at the Minnesota Department of Revenue, working together to fund the future of all of Minnesota. We are a nationwide leader in sales and use tax policy. Our work includes administering one third of Minnesota’s revenue sources to fund education, health care, roads, parks, and trails and more. This sales tax audit position will focus on compliance and education of Minnesota sales and use tax laws.

THINGS TO KNOW:

A secure and reliable Internet connection, sufficient to support business applications, is required when teleworking. High-speed Internet (25Mbps) is recommended.

 

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location.


Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Three (3) years * of full-time professional experience in accounting or auditing 

OR

  • Certification (satisfactory completion of probation) as a Revenue Tax Specialist, Intermediate 

*An Associate's Degree may substitute for 6 months of experience. Bachelor's degree may substitute one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

  • Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
  • Technical tax knowledge, including court rulings, regulations and administrative policies and procedures
  • Customer service and interpersonal skills sufficient to interact and negotiate with taxpayers and/or their representatives
  • Leadership skills and the ability to plan, direct, and review the work of others
  • Knowledge of personal computer operation and software programs used by the department in its internal and external operations
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of electronic processing accounting systems
  • Knowledge of electronic filing/processing systems
  • Skills in reading comprehension
  • Skill in problem-solving
  • Skill in analysis

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or Marketing or related degree as determined by the agency, or CPA. 
  • Extensive knowledge of Minnesota Sales and Use tax laws, related rules and regulations, and administrative policies and procedures.
  • Experience working with higher management, legislators, and lobbyists.
  • Experience in leading or facilitating meetings with management and external stakeholders.
  • Knowledge in research methods and techniques to administer and enforce Tax laws.
  • Ability to multi-task and work under tight time frames.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer. 

Additional Requirements

Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted.  This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history.  All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).