Revenue Auditor 2 (in-training) - Yakima / Richland

Revenue Auditor 2

Get ready to ignite your career at the Department of Revenue's Audit Division!

Are you naturally curious? Are you an independent thinker who thrives on collaboration? Are you passionate about completing projects? Do you enjoy analyzing data to make informed decisions? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our team and discover a role where you can work autonomously while contributing to a dynamic, collaborative environment. You'll tackle challenging projects, analyze crucial information, and make impactful decisions that contribute directly to the State of Washington, safeguarding funds that support education, social services, healthcare, corrections, public safety, natural resources, and other essential services.

Don't miss out on this exciting chance to be proud of where you work. Apply today!

Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused on achieving the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups, maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness.

In addition to an excellent insurance & retirement benefit package, we also offer hybrid work locations & flex schedules, 40 hour work week, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and financial assistance with CPA courses. See the "Benefits" tab above for more information about all the benefits offered.

The hiring manager may start screening applicants as early as October 27, 2025, and make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to your advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.

Please review the opportunity details below and forward this message to others you feel may be qualified.

Duties

As a Revenue Auditor 2 :

We are seeking a detail-oriented, numbers person who enjoys complex analysis and technical writing to join our team of professional tax auditors as a Revenue Auditor 2 or Revenue Auditor 2 In-Training. Our Revenue Auditor's excel in a regulatory environment where they have both the responsibility and authority to address issues of tax compliance. They enjoy knowing what they do is vital to ensuring the tax dollars critical to funding our state's budget are collected, funding key programs and services throughout the State of Washington. In this role, you work with a variety of businesses, their affiliates, and subsidiaries ensuring they understand the tax laws applicable to their business and accurately remit their tax liability to the state.

You travel throughout a designated region meeting with businesses to observe and understand how they operate, evaluate their activities and accounting records, and provide education on tax laws and compliance. You formulate the best approach to conduct an efficient audit, conduct research to understand nexus to Washington sales, determine compliance with tax laws, and prepare audits by creating excel workbooks using advanced functions. This is a diverse role where you work independently, traveling as needed and receiving per diem reimbursement for your expenses. You are also part of a collaborative team where you receive training, share ideas and information, and ensure consistent interpretation and application of law.

As a Revenue Auditor 2 In-training (In-training level is at Revenue Auditor 1) : For those hired in-training, you will complete a two year training plan that includes three weeks of new auditor training classes designed to give you a foundation of the knowledge you will need to be successful. You will participate in training audits with senior auditors who will teach you auditing standards, processes, and techniques. They will show you how to conduct audits and document your findings and provide support as you begin to independently conduct audits. You will also get involved in team audits to enhance your ability to conduct a broad range of audits at all levels of size and complexity. Once you have acquired the field experience and demonstrated your knowledge, you will advance to the professional level.

Questions? Hello, my name is Patrick, and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Army veteran, I understand the difficulty finding an enjoyable career with a work-life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have. Please contact any part of the Staffing team at Jobs@dor.wa.gov or give me a call (360) 704-5738.

Qualifications

The required qualifications are key competencies that have been successfully demonstrated through experience or education. To join our team, you must possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies :

• Basic understanding of accounting principles, including financial statements, general ledgers, and journal entries.
• Experience using Excel functions and formulas to organize, analyze, and summarize data.
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills, including collecting all the relevant information and data needed to reach a conclusion.
• Ability to synthesize data into fundamental issues and manageable components, identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply federal and state tax laws to determine correct tax reporting.
• Experience managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion.
• Ability to regularly evaluate progress on assignments and adjust organization, priority, time, method, etc. to meet deadlines.
• Ability to convey complex information in layman's terms to generate understanding and reach agreement.
• Ability to navigate challenging conversations and deliver unfavorable outcomes about tax implications to businesses and representatives in a professional manner.
• Experience communicating effectively and professionally, in both verbal and written form.
• Experience in composing written communication that effectively conveys ideas or information to the intended reader.
• Possess an openness toward changing ideas, responsibilities, strategies, and processes.
• Experience working with a high degree of autonomy and also participating collaboratively as part of a team.

Preference may be granted to any candidate with a combination of professional experience or education, such as :

To be considered :

Note - Incomplete applications or applications received without the required documents may be disqualified.

Throughout our selection processes, we will also be evaluating candidates for knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and capacity for effective leadership that aligns with the culture of DOR. To take advantage of Veteran's preference, please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please blackout your social security number and date of birth before attaching.

The Human Resource Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA). Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.

The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply. If you need help during the application process, please call the Human Resources Office at 360-704-5731. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.