Excise Tax Examiner 3 - Public Works Contracts

• Analyze, research, correct, issue and collect outstanding taxes on Public Works Contract audits. This will include detailed review of the Notice of Completion from the awarding agency and review of reconciliation and taxpayer account. 
• Build strong working relationships by providing expert consultation to construction contractors, municipalities, department staff and others. 
• Collect taxes owed by filing retainage liens.
• Build your teamwork skills. 
• Be flexible to competing work needs.

Information Technology Proficiency: 

• Spreadsheet skills to use intermediate 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. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounts relative to varying types of businesses, obtain required information in a tactful manner, and assign and review work of subordinates. 
• Knowledge of theory and practice of accounting and auditing; Washington Revenue Act of 1935 (as amended); rules, policies and procedures of the Department of Revenue, or general investigative techniques; unclaimed property laws; probate laws governing escheats; descent and distribution, wills, duties of personal representative, and legislative process.   

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. 

• 12 semester or 18 quarter hours of accounting, AND one year as an Excise Tax Examiner 2 or two years Department of Revenue experience at the journey level in accounting, auditing, compliance or tax administration, provided the required accounting course work has been completed (12 semester or 18 quarter hours).
• A Bachelor's degree involving major study in business or public administration or closely allied field with a minimum of 12 semester or 18 quarter hours of accounting and one year of accounting or auditing experience.  Accounting or auditing experience may be substituted, year for year, for education provided the required accounting course work has been completed.
  

• Please complete/update your online profile. 
• Please attach a letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for this position.
• If you are not a current Excise Tax Examiner within Department of Revenue, attach your transcripts (unofficial) which clearly shows your accounting credits.

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

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.