What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Auditor In Training position at State of Washington?
Salary : $4,194.00 - $5,501.00 Monthly
Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type : Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid
Job Number : 2025-00719
Department : Dept. of Licensing
Division : Business and Professions
Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
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 three (3) Revenue Auditor 2 In-Training positions to conduct audits of all fuel tax licenses in accordance with Washington State fuel tax regulations and federal agreements.
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!
Duties
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 :
Revenue Auditor 1 Salary - $50,328 - $66,012 annually
Revenue Auditor 2 Salary - $56,880 - $74,724 annually
Qualifications
What you will bring to the role :
Experience can be obtained concurrently.
Up to 5 years of relevant education
What will help set you apart :
Additional Requirements of Employment :
For information about available accommodations, the interview process, or the position contact Kyle Odell
Supplemental Information
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 :
Attach your Current Cover Letter.
Incomplete applications may disqualify you from eligibility for the position. You must ensure all application areas, including supplemental questions, are completed in full.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization. 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 veteran / military spouse preference, please notify the Talent Acquisition Team Please include the title of this position in the subject line.
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 HRRecruit@dol.wa.gov. 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.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. 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.
Read about our benefits :
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note : If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note : Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and / or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note : Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
Please confirm that you understand to be considered for this position you must answer all supplemental questions and attach your cover letter to this submission.
In this role, you will have the privilege to serve a diverse group of teammates, customers, and partners. How would you use your understanding of cultural differences to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to succeed?
I understand that this position is an in-training program and will be hired at the Revenue Auditor 1 level. I understand I will be required to successfully complete the 12-month in-training plan in order to promote to the goal class of Revenue Auditor 2.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of relevant education (business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, accounting, auditing or a related field)?
How many years of experience performing intermediate to complex auditing, accounting, and data analysis that includes compiling, reconciling, and analyzing large quantities of data do you possess?
Do you have experience using computer programs to write documents, send emails, edit spreadsheets, share documents, take notes, store files, and meet with people virtually?
Please provide an example of your most complex excel file creation for a previous position or degree. Include formula, table, and data set creation needed and the purpose of the file. If you do not have this experience, type N / A.
Provide an example of when you used state and / or federal rules and regulations to direct your decisions in a position. Please write N / A if you have not had this experience.
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Salary : $50,328 - $66,012