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State of Washington · 2 weeks ago

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

Walla Walla, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

4+ years exp

The State of Washington's Department of Revenue is seeking a Revenue Auditor 2 to join their Audit Division. This role involves analyzing data, conducting audits, and educating businesses on tax compliance to ensure the proper collection of tax dollars that fund essential state services.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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

Work independently, traveling as needed and receiving per diem reimbursement for your expenses

Participate in training audits with senior auditors who will teach you auditing standards, processes, and techniques

Conduct team audits to manage large, complex audits and ensure exposure to a wide variety of businesses including manufacturers, financial institutions, contractors, health care providers, department store chains, technology, telecommunications, airlines, transportation, and petroleum companies

Qualification

Accounting PrinciplesExcel FunctionsGAAPResearch SkillsAnalytical SkillsPlanningOrganizationCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingAdaptability

Required

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