[Hiring] Excise Tax Examiner 4 @State of Washington

Role Description

This recruitment is open to current Washington State Department of Revenue employees only. Your Taxpayer Account Administration (TAA) division is excited to announce an opportunity for an Excise Tax Examiner 4 (ETE 4) position. Make a difference, join our team!

Taxpayer Account Administration (TAA) is a division of Revenue that administers many programs including:

• Forest excise tax
• Fish tax
• Cigarette and other tobacco products taxes
• Local sales tax
• Tax incentives
• Reseller permits

Additionally, the division is responsible for:

• Distribution of state and local taxes
• Ensuring compliance with the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
• Returning unclaimed property (UCP) to the rightful owners

You can expect:

• Work that is challenging
• Enough tasks that you will never run out of work to do
• Variance from day to day and the ability to do multiple activities each day
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Teleworking options and flexible work schedules

An Excise Tax Examiner 4 in the Taxpayer Account Administration division independently resolves the full scope of financial examinations of business accounts, tax returns, audit reports, or assessments to ensure proper identification, assessment, and distribution of taxes consistent with statutory and administrative requirements. This position has a responsibility for assisting the division in achieving its annual revenue commitment to the legislature through account research, examination, and assessment for tax liability.

This ETE 4 also supports other essential functions related to the administration of specific tax programs such as:

• Assists and provides guidance to division staff with interpretive questions on Streamline Sales Tax
• Completes a thorough review of credits taken on the Streamline Sales Tax returns
• Completes testing for the BRMS team tax programs
• Acts as a resource for Streamline Sales Tax stakeholders, providing guidance on compliance and filing requirements
• Reviews and completes legislative expenditures for the BRMS team
• Identifies, reviews, and completes monthly tax compliance filings for newly established nexus accounts
• Performs complex analysis of such programs and performs complex tax account adjustments that may involve multiple taxpayer accounts related to a tax program or administrative function

This position has the flexibility to work remotely the majority of the time; however, the duty station is in Tumwater, Washington, and the successful candidate must agree to travel to the office for key scheduled meetings or as operational needs dictate. Details of teleworking considerations will be addressed during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to independently research, interpret, and apply Washington excise tax laws, rules, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and professionally written determinations, notices, and account actions
• Proven ability to deliver effective training and presentations
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, support, and constructive feedback to staff
• Proven leadership ability
• Proven ability to apply strong critical thinking, decision-making, and independent judgment
• Proven ability to manage time and organize work effectively

Equity Competencies:

• The ability to take action to learn and grow
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
• Uses an equitable and inclusive approach

Preference may be granted to candidates who possess the following:

• One year as an Excise Tax Examiner 3
• A bachelor’s degree with major study in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field, and one year of professional experience in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, banking, compliance, or tax administration
• Four years of progressive professional experience in accounting, auditing, compliance or tax administration
• Completion of at least 6 semester (9 quarter) hours of coursework in accounting, business law, money and banking, finance, or closely related subjects

Requirements

• Complete the online application in detail
• Include three or more professional references with current contact information
• Attach a resume detailing your work experience
• Attach a letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications

* Note - Applications received without these materials may not be considered.

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.

Company Description

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.