Business Tax Refund Specialist (Departmental Specialist 13) at State of Michigan, MI
State of Michigan, MI · Dimondale, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Dimondale
About the Department
The Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Departmental Specialist to serve as the Business Tax Refund (BTR) Specialist within the Business Tax Technical (BTT) Unit. This unit is a critical component of the Tax Policy Bureau and is recognized for its deep expertise in business taxation. The BTT Unit provides essential support to the Business Taxes Division, Direct and Indirect Tax Divisions, the Attorney General’s Office, and other key internal and external stakeholders.
As the BTR Specialist, you will act as the Treasury’s subject matter expert on complex business tax refund issues across all supported tax types. You will be responsible for administering and processing the most intricate refund requests, including but not limited to:
- Bad Debt
- Lemon Law
- Sales and Use Tax Exemptions
- Form 5633s
- Dealer Refund Requests
This role requires advanced analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to interpret and apply tax laws, policies, and procedures. You will also serve as a key liaison between Treasury and external stakeholders such as business representatives, tax practitioners, and other government agencies.
View the Business Tax Refund (BTR) Specialist position description here.
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Position Duties
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
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.
Other Qualifications
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. Applicants 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 on-site 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 providedto 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.
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