Lead Auditor (Revenue Auditor 3) - Seattle or Vancouver

Full Job Description

The Lead Auditors are also responsible for training new auditors, which includes developing, assigning, and managing training plans. In addition, the Lead Auditor acts as a mentor and coach to staff in the office while serving as an ongoing resource for future taxpayer education.

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:

Advanced Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Tools:

• Demonstrated expertise in applying accounting principles, including advanced understanding of financial statements, general ledgers, and journal entries within diverse business environments.
• Proficient in advanced Excel functions and formulas to organize, analyze, and summarize data.
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Research, Analysis, and Problem Solving:

• Proven ability to understand and solve problems by applying advanced critical thinking to evaluate financial data, identify risk exposure, and develop strategic solutions.
• Ability to synthesize complex 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:

• Extensive experience leading and managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously, while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to regularly evaluate progress on assignments and adjust organization, priority, time, method, etc., to meet deadlines.

Communication (Written and verbal):

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex tax and financial concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences 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.
• Skilled in drafting written communication that effectively conveys ideas or information to the intended reader.

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.

Training, Coaching, and Mentoring

• Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor auditors, fostering skill development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement in audit practices.

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:

Two (2) years of experience as a Revenue Auditor 2, plus four (4) years of professional accounting, tax compliance, or tax examination experience.

Bachelor's degree in business administration or closely allied field, which includes 24 semester or 36 quarter hours of college-level accounting (may include credits from one (1) Business Law class), plus two (2) years of experience as a Revenue Auditor 2.
OR
Bachelor's or Graduate degree and is CPA Exam eligible, plus two (2) years of experience as a Revenue Auditor 2.
OR
Bachelor's or Graduate degree and is CPA Exam eligible, plus four (4) years of professional accounting, tax compliance or tax examination experience.

• A cover letter explaining your qualifications for this position.
• A resume, highlighting your work experience and education.

Questions?

Hello, my name is Lance, and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Department of Revenue employee, I understand the importance of finding a rewarding career with a work-life balance.

At Revenue, we pride ourselves in 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) 704-5725.

Additional Information

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.