Excise Tax Examiner 2 - Audit, Standards & Procedures

Full Job Description

The hiring manager may start screening applicants as early as March 23, 2026, and make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to your advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.

Requirements

Examine, review, and issue field audits and desk examinations.Conduct full scope review of all workpapers, exhibits, and audit narratives.Make accounting adjustments as necessary and create and issue debit or credit notices, refunds or tax assessments within established authority.Calculate penalties, interest, and other adjustments in accordance with laws and regulations.Educate stakeholders in correct reporting, business taxability, and understanding tax law.

Qualifications The required qualifications are key competencies that have been successfully demonstrated through experience or education.

To join our team, you must possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:Information Technology Proficiency:Spreadsheet skills to use basic formulas, tables, filtering, and sorting.

Document skills to compose messages. Using bolding, white space, bullets, and other formatting to ensure the message is clear.

Ability to locate files and keep your electronic files organized.

Managing and responding to emails in a timely manner.

Research, Analysis, and Problem Solving:

• Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include 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.

Planning and Organization:

• 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.

Communication (Written and verbal):

• 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 composing written communication that effectively convey ideas or information to the intended reader.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Working well individually and in groups.
• Effectively able to translate complex, technical concepts into understandable instructions.
• Utilizing negotiation and persuasion skills to de-escalate and obtain buy in.

Decision making and applying independent judgment:

• Making independent decisions based on training received.
• Applying judgement to determine the most accurate action when multiple potential actions could be taken.
• Showcasing comfortability in work environments when decisions are treated on a case-by-case basis.

Adaptability:

• 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.

The ability to take action to learn and grow

• This equity competency identifies people who are curious about themselves and others, who take responsibility for knowing their own strengths and weaknesses, and who use their learning to make government programs and processes more efficient and effective to serve all in Washington.

The ability to take action to meet the needs of others

• This equity competency identifies people who are flexible, adaptable, customer-service focused, and willing and able to empathetically respond to the unique needs of the people they work with and serve.

Uses an equity & inclusive approach

• Actively seeks to understand and appreciate the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of colleagues, customers, and communities.
• Encourages an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Uses an equity lens that applies an objective perspective to daily work by considering impacts on the people we serve, particularly marginalized groups by actively identifying and removing inequitable barriers.

Preference may be granted to candidates with any combination of professional experience or education, such as:

• Demonstrated professional experience in the above (required) competencies.
• Four or more years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, tax compliance, or tax administration.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 12 semester or 18 quarter hours of college-level accounting.

Throughout our selection processes, we will also be evaluating candidates for knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and capacity for effective leadership that aligns with the culture of DOR.

To be considered:

• Complete your online application in detail, as it will be used as your initial resume.
• Attach a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the available position.
• Provide a list of three professional references.

To take advantage of Veteran's preference, please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please blackout your social security number and date of birth before attaching.



Questions?



Hello, my name is Patrick, and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Army veteran, I understand the difficulty in finding an enjoyable career with a work-life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves on 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.govor give me a call (360) 704-5738.

Additional Information

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

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.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).

The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.

If you need help during the application process, please call the Human Resources Office at 360-704-5731. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.