Senior Tax Analyst

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to independently research, analyze, and respond to the most complex tax inquiries related to Sales, Use, and Withholding (SUW) taxes, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and Michigan Business Tax (MBT). This position plays a critical role in ensuring the fair, consistent, and accurate application of Michigan tax statutes and administrative guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and provide expert analysis on complex SUW, CIT, and MBT issues.
• Assist in the interpretation and application of Michigan tax laws, policies, and procedures.
• Respond to technical inquiries from taxpayers, tax professionals, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and present cases for informal conferences before the Hearings Division.
• Develop and articulate Treasury’s position on complex tax matters.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Treasury staff.
• Analyze the impact of new legislation and provide recommendations to Treasury leadership.
• Contribute to the development and revision of tax forms, instructions, and policy documents.
• Review and assist in the analysis of legal complaints and litigation matters involving business taxes.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Strong analytical and legal research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• A deep understanding of Michigan’s SUW, CIT, and MBT tax structures.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex tax laws and regulations.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
  
  

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Required Education And Experience

Education for Departmental Analyst 9-12

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience For Departmental Analyst 9-12

Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying ‘professional experience’ is only taken into consideration post-bachelor’s degree.

Departmental Analyst 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Departmental Analyst 10

One year of professional experience.

Departmental Analyst P11

Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Departmental Analyst 12

Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

Alternate Education And Experience

Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee 9) 9 - 12 (MILITARY)

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.

Education and Experience for Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9 ( FOR CLASSIFIED STATE OF MICHIGAN EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.

OR

Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.

OR

Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.

OR

Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

OR

One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

• Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate's degree or two years of college.
  
  

Educational Substitution

College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

Additional Requirements And Information

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

Official Transcripts For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts .

Foreign Transcripts. A pplicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by CHEA. Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Hybrid Remote Work. This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For remote work performance, this position requires a designated, secure, and appropriate workspace with reliable internet access (minimum 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload). Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time.

E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Interviews. Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary. Instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams

Fingerprints. This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.

AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is strictly prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Your application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.