Revenue Accountant jobs in Yakima, WA

The Department of Revenue's Audit Division is now hiring a Revenue Auditor 2 (in-training) in Yakima, WA. The successful candidate may be hired as a Revenue Auditor 1 or as a Revenue Auditor 2.

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.

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We are seeking a detail oriented, numbers person who enjoys complex analysis and technical writing to join our team of professional tax auditors as a Revenue Auditor 2 or Revenue Auditor 2 In-Training.

Our Revenue Auditor’s excel in a regulatory environment where they have both the responsibility and authority to address issues of tax compliance. They enjoy knowing what they do is vital to ensuring the tax dollars critical to funding our state’s budget are collected, funding key programs and services throughout the State of Washington.

In this role, you 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. You 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. You 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.

This is a diverse role where you work independently, traveling as needed and receiving per diem reimbursement for your expenses. You are also part of a collaborative team where you receive training, share ideas and information, and ensure consistent interpretation and application of law. You may also conduct team audits to manage large, complex audits and ensure you are exposed to a wide variety of businesses including manufacturers, financial institutions, contractors, health care providers, department store chains, technology, telecommunications, airlines, transportation, and petroleum companies.

As a Revenue Auditor 2 In-training (In-training level is at Revenue Auditor 1):
For those hired in-training, you will complete a two year training plan that includes three weeks of new auditor training classes designed to give you a foundation of the knowledge you will need to be successful. You will participate in training audits with senior auditors who will teach you auditing standards, processes, and techniques. They will show you how to conduct audits and document your findings and provide support as you begin to independently conduct audits. You will also get involved in team audits to enhance your ability to conduct a broad range of audits at all levels of size and complexity. Once you have acquired the field experience and demonstrated your knowledge, you will advance to the professional level.

As a Revenue Auditor 2 In-training (In-training level is at Revenue Auditor 1):

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Questions?

Hello, my name is Patrick, and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Army veteran, I understand the difficulty finding an enjoyable career with a work-life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves 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) 704-5738.

The Human Resource Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.