Revenue Auditor (RA2)

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) is seeking Revenue Auditors to join the Prorate and Fuel Tax Services team. You will audit fuel tax and motor carrier records, document findings, evaluate controls, and assist with report writing while partnering with senior auditors during training and audits.

You will travel for training, coordinate complex desk reviews, and help ensure equitable access to services for all residents of Washington as part of a mission to uphold the agency

Qualifications

• Five years of intermediate to complex auditing, accounting and data analysis experience.
• Education substitutions allowed: up to five years in related fields may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency with standard office software for documents, emails, spreadsheets and notes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and conduct audits of businesses or refund claimants.
• Analyze data, correct reporting errors and meet deadlines.
• Reconcile reports, fuel invoices and receipts.
• Follow training plans and development goals.
• Provide education and recommendations to customers; collaborate on audits with others.

Skills

Auditing

Data analysis

Accounting

Customer service

Education

Business Administration

Public Administration

Law

Public Health

Accounting

Auditing

Tools

Office suite

Video conferencing

Job description

We are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values:

Respect | Trust | Diversity | Inclusion | Equity

At the Department of Licensing (DOL), we recognize the importance of work life harmony and strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.

Our Prorate and Fuel Tax Services (PRFT) within our Business and Professions Division (BPD) is currently recruiting for two (2) Revenue Auditor positions to find knowledgeable and motivated candidates with an independent drive and interest in tax collection and customer service.

We are one of the most public facing state agencies and the second largest revenue generating agency in Washington State. We regularly interact with over 6 million Washington residents and collect nearly $3.2 billion in taxes and fees annually. We know our services are essential to our customers’ ability to live, work, drive, and thrive. We take this responsibility seriously and are committed to ensuring every resident has equitable and meaningful access to our services.

As a Revenue Auditor within PRFT, you will work with a deeply confident team to ensure the unit's goals are being met. You will provide every customer with equitable access to all DOL services with your excellent customer service. You will leverage your auditing knowledge to accurately review fuel tax and motor carrier records, document findings in reports, evaluate internal controls and recordkeeping procedures, and manage multiple workloads. You will work with experienced senior auditors as you travel to training, team up on writing reports, and shadow them during auditing activities.

Some of what you will be doing:

• Independently plan, coordinate and conduct educational desk reviews and audits of businesses or refund claimants.
• Analyze data, correcting reporting errors and discrepancies while meeting critical deadlines.
• Reconcile and evaluate reports, fuel invoices, and fuel receipts.
• Work through position training plan tasks and development goals.
• Provide education and recommendations to customers.
• Work with other auditors on coordinated audits.

What you will bring to the role:

• Five (5) years of relevant experience performing intermediate to complex auditing, accounting, and data analysis that includes compiling, reconciling, and analyzing large data sets.

Up to five (5) years of relevant education in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, accounting, auditing, or a related field may substitute year for year for experience.

• Experience using computer programs to write documents, send emails, edit spreadsheets, share documents, take notes, store files, and meet with people virtually and in person.
• The ability to:
  • Understand and follow agency values of respect, trust, diversity, equity and inclusion through behaviors and decisions.
  • Promote and support a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees.
  • Promote and support respectful, equitable, and inclusive delivery of services to customers.
  • The ability to take action to learn and grow.
  • The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Experience can be obtained concurrently.

What will help set you apart:

• Experience with the legislative and political environments and processes including interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and policies, and assessing impacts.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and other jurisdictional fuel tax and registration law.
• Familiarity with industry accounting and record keeping practices while working with customer records.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assigned work products including organizing multiple assignments to produce work products.

Additional Requirements of Employment:

• Prior to a new hire, a pre-employment screening that includes a criminal record history check will be conducted. These findings may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Initial training may be completed at our Olympia, WA office, and once completed you will be expected to work in office at one of the Prorate and Fuel Tax locations every Wednesday and Thursday. Other in-office days may be required as business needs dictate.

DOL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

For information about available accommodations, the interview process, or the position contact Kyle Odell.

Join us as we transform how government delivers services! Together, we can build a legacy of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that will benefit generations to come. Be part of this vital mission and make a real impact in your community.

Candidates who are offered a job with DOL must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce, we will create a more respectful, productive, and unified team to better serve the public of Washington.

Veteran/Military Spouse Preference Notice To take advantage of your veteran / military spouse preference please attach documentation of eligibility to your application.

The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office at 360-902-4000 or may email [e-mail]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our ASL interpreter via Video Phone at 360.339.7344.

The candidate pool certified from this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty days.

We do not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.