Job Information
State of Minnesota Senior Student Worker Auditor - Student Worker Para Professional Senior in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Senior Student Worker Auditor
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Agency: Revenue Department
Job ID : 84780
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers simultaneously.
Date Posted : 3/14/2025
Closing Date : 4/4/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Corporate Franchise Tax Division
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Corporate Franchise Tax Division
End Date : December 31, 2025
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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 is being used to fill multiple vacancies.
Primary responsibility is providing timely and accurate customer service, education, and information to ensure taxpayers understand and comply with Minnesota income laws. The student workers will respond to general correspondence involving Minnesota corporate franchise tax laws.
The successful applicants will communicate with taxpayers by phone, letter, and email to facilitate taxpayer compliance. In addition, this position will perform office audits, perform audit lead evaluations, and data entry. Additional tasks relating to tax audit and other customer service projects may be assigned.
The Corporate Franchise Tax Division at the Minnesota Department of Revenue is looking for student workers for part-time work (20-30 hours) during school and up to full-time during school breaks. Employment will commence on or around June 4th, 2025, and continue through December 31, 2025 with possibility of extension.
Candidates should be available to work between twenty and thirty hours a week. Work hours are flexible and may be adjusted to fit class schedules but must occur between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
This position may count towards internship credit with your university. You will need to work with your university to determine if this position will qualify as an internship.
These positions will work in St. Paul and may be allowed to work remotely on occasion. These positions are eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Teleworking eligibility is based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. Commuting to St. Paul office location for occasional in-person meetings is expected.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate student (in second or third year) in a business related field of study, such as Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or Business Management.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:
Human relation and communication skills necessary to perform above job duties and work with customers in a professional effective manner.
Knowledge of personal computers, including knowledge of work processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Math, English, and analytical skills necessary to independently perform the duties of the position.
Ability to take direction well and complete tasks in a highly accurate and timely fashion.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker, you must be a student enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program or planning to enroll within three months. If you are enrolled at a credit-granting institution, you must carry at least six semester credits; if enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers on credit per class, you must be taking two or more classes per semester. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification from prior to appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Enrolled in an undergraduate program with an accounting emphasis.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.