Excise Tax Examiner 3
The Department of Revenue's Audit Division is excited to announce an opportunity for an Excise Tax Examiner 3 within its Public Works unit. The hiring manager may start screening applicants as early as October 21, 2025 and make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to your advantage to submit materials as soon as possible. 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 to achieve 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.
As an Excise Tax Examiner 3 in the Public Works unit, you will independently resolve the most complex excise tax examinations to ensure proper liability and distribution, provide expert consultation to other staff on mission critical systems, laws, rules, policies, and procedures. Additionally, a senior level examiner on the team plans and conducts training for internal and external audiences and administers the Public Works Contract program as well as assist with the Corporate Dissolution Program. In the course of your duties, you will :
- Analyze, research, correct, issue and collect outstanding taxes on Public Works Contract audits. This will include detailed review of the Notice of Completion from the awarding agency and review of reconciliation and taxpayer account.
- Build strong working relationships by providing expert consultation to construction contractors, municipalities, department staff and others.
- Collect taxes owed by filing retainage liens.
- Build your teamwork skills.
- Be flexible to competing work needs.
You will also have the opportunity to train other examiners in the Public Works Contracts process.
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 :
Information Technology Proficiency : Spreadsheet skills to use intermediate formulas, tables, filtering, and sorting.Document skills to compose messages. Using bolding, white space, bullets, and other formatting to ensure the message is clear.Ability to locate files and keep your electronic files organized.Managing and responding to emails in a timely manner.Research, Analysis, and Problem Solving : Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include 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.Ability to analyze and interpret accounts relative to varying types of businesses, obtain required information in a tactful manner, and assign and review work of subordinates.Knowledge of theory and practice of accounting and auditing; Washington Revenue Act of 1935 (as amended); rules, policies and procedures of the Department of Revenue, or general investigative techniques; unclaimed property laws; probate laws governing escheats; descent and distribution, wills, duties of personal representative, and legislative process.Planning and Organization : 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.Communication (Written and verbal) : 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 composing written communication that effectively convey ideas or information to the intended reader.Interpersonal Skills : Working well individually and in groups.Effectively able to translate complex, technical concepts into understandable instructions.Utilizing negotiation and persuasion skills to de-escalate and obtain buy in.Decision making and applying independent judgment : Making independent decisions based on training received.Applying judgement to determine the most accurate action when multiple potential actions could be taken.Showcasing comfortability in work environments when decisions are treated on a case-by-case basis.Adaptability : 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 candidates who possess the following :
12 semester or 18 quarter hours of accounting, AND one year as an Excise Tax Examiner 2 or two years Department of Revenue experience at the journey level in accounting, auditing, compliance or tax administration, provided the required accounting course work has been completed (12 semester or 18 quarter hours).A Bachelor's degree involving major study in business or public administration or closely allied field with a minimum of 12 semester or 18 quarter hours of accounting and one year of accounting or auditing experience. Accounting or auditing experience may be substituted, year for year, for education provided the required accounting course work has been completed.To be considered :
Please complete / update your online profile.Please attach a letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for this position.If you are not a current Excise Tax Examiner within Department of Revenue, attach your transcripts (unofficial) which clearly shows your accounting credits.Note - Incomplete applications and applications received without requested attachments may be disqualified.Throughout our selection process, 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 attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please remember to black out your social security number and date of birth.
Questions? Hello, my name is Lance, and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Department of Revenue employee, I understand the importance of finding a rewarding career with a work-life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves in 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) 704-5725.
