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Sales & Use Tax Intern

Sales & Use Tax Audit Intern (Multiple Positions) - Limited Term Employment

Applications are only accepted online at https://wisc.jobs/. Once there, search for the Sales & Use Tax Audit Intern position at the Department of Revenue to view the complete opening and apply for this job.

Deadline: All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM (CT) on Monday, December 22, 2025.

Contact: Evan Holzhueter, HR Specialist, evan.holzhueter@wisconsin.gov, 608-265-3174

Introduction

The Department of Revenue is seeking multiple Tax Representative 3 intern positions in the Income Sales and Excise Tax Division, Audit Bureau, Sales and Use Tax Section.

These positions are expected to last June 1 – August 2026, with a possibility to continue part-time through the fall academic semester.

The positions can be headquartered at the following offices: Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Onalaska, or Appleton, WI.

Join the Department of Revenue (DOR)! We are a highly engaged organization, committed to the success of our employees who are equally committed to the department's success. In addition to the employment benefits listed below, DOR offers a mentorship program, training for future leaders, and our Take 4 program which encourages four hours of training per month.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce.

Position Summary

We are looking for a handful of motivated Accounting majors finishing their Sophomore or Junior year who want to experience a new way to apply what they've learned.

In return, we're offering you the chance to train on Wisconsin Sales and Use tax law and work hands-on auditing projects under the mentorship of senior staff. We value process improvement, so your ideas and feedback throughout the internship will ensure that our internship program stands out as an exceptional opportunity to learn, lead, and grow.

Major goals of this position include the:

Examination of sales and use tax returns and refund claims for proper application of Wisconsin tax laws
Request and review of additional information from taxpayers to verify return and claim information
Preparation of assessments and refunds
Handling of taxpayer contacts

To see the full list of duties view the position description.

Salary Information

The starting pay rate for these Tax Representative 3 positions is $24.12 an hour. This job does not offer employee benefits.

This classification is in Pay Schedule 02, Pay Range 12.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Job Details

These positions may be scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week.

LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits.

Background Checks: Due to the nature of this position, final candidates will be subject to criminal background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks.

I-9 Requirements: 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 appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Remote Work/Telework: This position is not eligible for remote work/telework.

Qualifications

Please be sure to upload a copy of your transcript (can be unofficial) with your application materials.

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

Be working to complete a bachelor's degree in accounting or auditing from an accredited university and have completed 4 semesters of full-time coursework towards that degree by the time the internships start in June 2026.
Experience using Microsoft Office suite applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.) or similar applications
Experience working independently

Well qualified applicants will also have one of the following (in addition to the minimum qualifications):

Successful completion of Intermediate Accounting 1 (grade of B, 3.0 or higher)
A familiarity with Wisconsin tax laws and administrative rules
Experience providing customer service (in person, written, over the phone, etc.)

Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. Use the link for the definition of Wisconsin residency for LTE employment.

How To Apply

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Questions can be directed to Evan Holzhueter, HR Specialist, evan.holzhueter@wisconsin.gov, 608-265-3174

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received via Wisc.Jobs by 11:59 PM (CT) on Monday, December 22, 2025.