Revenue Agent

Opening Date: July 27, 2026
Closing Date: August 10, 2026
Location: Portland
Position type: Full-time

About the role

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.

Salary: $33.32 – $34.66/hour (includes 20% recruitment and retention stipend). Partial/hybrid telework available 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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Income tax preparation
• Accounting degree or coursework
• Taxation coursework
• Advanced communication skills
• Auditing financial records or tax filings

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually (accrual increases with years of service). 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. Dependent coverage details available.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit: Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• 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: Up to $40 per month to offset gym expenses.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care accounts available for pre-tax savings.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness: Qualified employer for federal loan forgiveness program.
• Living Resources Program: Employee assistance program for work and life challenges.
• Parental Leave: 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave for all parents welcoming a child (including fathers and adoptive parents). Additional unpaid leave may 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.

Note: Benefits may vary according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for less than full-time employment.