Business Tax Refund Specialist (Departmental Specialist 13)

Business Tax Refund Specialist

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.

Required Education and Experience : 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.

Additional Requirements and Information : Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your official college transcript(s) to your application. Official 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). 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 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.

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.