Revenue Auditor 3 (Work from Home Office - Everett Region)

State of Washington•Snohomish County – Everett, WA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is seeking a Revenue Auditor 3 (RA3) for the Everett region. This position, reporting to the Audit Supervisor, plays a crucial role in promoting public safety, health, and trust by ensuring compliance with liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. The RA3 will conduct complex financial and compliance audits for large businesses, including spirits and cannabis retailers, distributors, distillers, breweries, and wineries. Responsibilities include planning and executing in-depth audits, evaluating tax and fee reporting, providing licensee education to improve compliance, and contributing to internal audits and agency partner support. This role involves independent analysis, developing audit plans, guiding peers, training new auditors, and being directly responsible for audit outcomes. The work directly influences tax policy application, strengthens internal controls, and supports the WSLCB's mission of fair oversight. The position requires a combination of home office work and field audits, with travel to audit sites and some overnight travel required. Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Everett area.

Requirements

Seven years of relevant education, professional experience, or a combination of both in auditing, accounting, tax compliance, or tax administration.
Ability to possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with no restrictions.
Associate's degree = 2 years experience equivalency
Bachelor's degree = 4 years experience equivalency
Master’s degree = 5 years experience equivalency
Certified Public Accountant certification may substitute for one year of experience.
Certified Government Financial Manager certification may substitute for one year of experience.
Certified Management Accountant certification may substitute for one year of experience.
Certified Fraud Examiner certification may substitute for one year of experience.
Certified Forensic Accountant certification may substitute for one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate experience using computer software (i.e.-Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Interpret state regulations, Revised Code of Washington (RCWs), and Washington Administrative Code (WACs)

Responsibilities

Completes evaluation of fiscal activities, financial records, procedures, processes and policy to determine if licensees are in compliance with applicable tax/fee laws and has correctly reported their tax liability.
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of established accounting procedures, systems and internal controls; check for compliance with state statues, regulations, and institutional policies, evaluates efficiency of operations, audit trails, and accuracy of reports and records.
Recognize signs of fraud and seek guidance from a higher-level auditor or supervisor for future courses of action.
Independently conduct audits of wineries, breweries, distributors, cannabis and spirits retailers, to determine the extent of tax and fee liability; provide continuous education and direction in preparation, accuracy and timeliness of required reporting; verifies spirit purchases, sales, and other operational activities; completes an analysis of the licensees internal control and record keeping systems; determine amount of tax, penalty and assessment due for each audit.
Understanding and applying the RCW and WAC associated with Cannabis, Spirits, and Beer & Wine audits to discuss findings and issues with licensee to inform them of the required activities as referenced in applicable RCW & WAC.
Provide audit findings and recommendations for corrective actions to licensees, accountants, attorneys, agency management, and other governmental agencies.
Perform investigative audits of distillers, liquor manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers to determine extent of compliance with liquor laws and regulations.
Trains peer auditors in techniques of field auditing and participates as a team member on large and complex audits.
Collects data from the systems of records used for Cannabis, Spirits, and Beer & Wine.
Ensures agency assets are safeguarded.
Assists managers in interviewing and evaluating the work performance of lower-level or peer auditors.
Acts as the auditor responsible for team audits, functions as the auditor-in-charge providing guidance, overview, direction, and leadership to all involved.
Concisely explain audit methodologies employed in administrative hearings, when required.
Drive to and from locations of auditees and work sites; work on location while conducting audits.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance etc.)
Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis - all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees)
Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval in order to further employee’s career development with the WSLCB)
Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn Learning)
A healthy work/life balance (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)
Employee Assistance Program - confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees
Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)
Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia)
Infants at Work Program to promote parent and infant bonding, parental well-being and healthy infant development. Depending on your job duties, work location and supervisor approval, eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when they return to work.
Free parking