What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Auditor In Training position at State of Washington?
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.
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.
If you are an engaged learner looking for professional development in a meaningful role, we invite you to apply!
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 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 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.
This is an in-training program and will be hired at Revenue Auditor 1 level:
- Upon successful completion of our 12-month in-training plan, you may promote to the goal class of Revenue Auditor 2.
- Once promoted to a Revenue Auditor 2, you will complete an additional 12-month training program.
Revenue Auditor 1 Salary - $50,328 - $66,012 annually
Revenue Auditor 2 Salary - $56,880 - $74,724 annually
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.
- 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.
Experience can be obtained concurrently.
Up to 5 years of relevant education* may substitute year for year for experience.
*Business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, accounting, auditing, or a related field.
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 background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Initial training will be completed at our Olympia, WA office (paid for by DOL), and you will be expected to stay overnight for your first week if located outside the Olympia duty station area.
- Overnight travel will be required at times for this role across the state and out of state to conduct essential audit business and to complete appropriate training.
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.
How to Apply:
- Select the apply button at the top of this job announcement.
- Attach your Current Cover Letter.
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
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Salary : $50,328 - $66,012
