Deadline: All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM (CT) on Monday, December 22, 2025.

Contact: Evan Holzhueter, HR Specialist, evan.holzhueter@wisconsin.gov, 608-265-3174 

The Department of Revenue is seeking multiple Tax Representative 3 intern positions in the Income Sales and Excise Tax Division, Audit Bureau, Sales and Use Tax Section. 

These positions are expected to last June 1 – August 2026, with a possibility to continue part-time through the fall academic semester. 

The positions can be headquartered at the following offices: Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Onalaska, or Appleton, WI.

Join the Department of Revenue (DOR)! We are a highly engaged organization, committed to the success of our employees who are equally committed to the department's success. In addition to the employment benefits listed below, DOR offers a mentorship program, training for future leaders, and our Take 4 program which encourages four hours of training per month.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce.

We are looking for a handful of motivated Accounting majors finishing their Sophomore or Junior year who want to experience a new way to apply what they've learned.  

In return, we're offering you the chance to train on Wisconsin Sales and Use tax law and work hands-on auditing projects under the mentorship of senior staff. We value process improvement, so your ideas and feedback throughout the internship will ensure that our internship program stands out as an exceptional opportunity to learn, lead, and grow.  

Major goals of this position include the:

• Examination of sales and use tax returns and refund claims for proper application of Wisconsin tax laws
• Request and review of additional information from taxpayers to verify return and claim information
• Preparation of assessments and refunds
• Handling of taxpayer contacts

To see the full list of duties view the position description.

The starting pay rate for these Tax Representative 3 positions is $24.12 an hour. This job does not offer employee benefits. 

This classification is in Pay Schedule 02, Pay Range 12.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit. 

These positions may be scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week. 

LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits.

Background Checks: Due to the nature of this position, final candidates will be subject to criminal background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks.

I-9 Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Remote Work/Telework: This position is not eligible for remote work/telework.

Please be sure to upload a copy of your transcript (can be unofficial) with your application materials.

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Be working to complete a bachelor's degree in accounting or auditing from an accredited university and have completed 4 semesters of full-time coursework towards that degree by the time the internships start in June 2026.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.) or similar applications
• Experience working independently 

Well qualified applicants will also have one of the following (in addition to the minimum qualifications):

• Successful completion of Intermediate Accounting 1 (grade of B, 3.0 or higher) 
• A familiarity with Wisconsin tax laws and administrative rules 
• Experience providing customer service (in person, written, over the phone, etc.) 

Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. Use the link for the definition of Wisconsin residency for LTE employment.

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. 

You must attach a current resume, letter of qualifications, and college transcript (can be unofficial) in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format. Make certain these documents clearly illustrate your experience, including detailed examples, with each of the qualifications listed in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement. These documents will be used to assess whether your qualifications meet the qualifications required of the job. For instructions on developing your application and what should be included in these materials, click here. Make certain your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application as you are not able to update or change your application materials once you click “Submit”.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next step of the selection process. If you are invited to interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, go to the Employment Assistance page on WDVA's website.

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Questions can be directed to Evan Holzhueter, HR Specialist, evan.holzhueter@wisconsin.gov, 608-265-3174

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM (CT) on Monday, December 22, 2025.