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Working Title: Tax Fraud Auditor

Job Class: Revenue Tax Specialist, Intermediate

Agency: Revenue Department

+ **Job ID** : 89315

+ **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 10/14/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 10/08/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/21/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Income Tax & Withholding / ITW-Fraud&Tax Prof Enforcement

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

As an auditor on the fraud team, you will screen individual income tax, property tax refund, and withholding tax returns for potential fraudulent claims. You will independently perform audit examinations, research third party sourced data, and communicate with taxpayers and taxpayer representatives. The best fraud auditors are inquisitive, have a great capacity for attention to detail, and can manage large volumes of work efficiently. They also have a thorough knowledge of, and desire to learn, fraud detection techniques and trends.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in accounting, auditing, or fraud investigation.

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 two (2) years of experience.

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

+ Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices

+ Technical knowledge, including court rulings, regulations and administrative policies and procedures

+ Customer service and interpersonal skills

+ 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 audit report processing procedures

+ Knowledge of electronic filing/processing systems

+ Skill in reading comprehension

+ Skill in problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in reviewing and auditing Individual Income Tax, Property Tax Refund, and/or Withholding Tax returns.

+ Experience in reviewing and auditing tax returns with an emphasis on fraud detection and identity theft detection.

+ Excellent time management skills in order to manage high volumes of work efficiently.

+ Experience in managing and diffusing conflict.

+ Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting.

+ Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.

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).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.