Revenue Auditor

City of Vancouver

1d•$5,751 - $8,626•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Revenue Auditor will plan, organize and conduct revenue audits to ensure the effective reporting and collection of all required business and occupation taxes owed to the City. This is a full-time, regular, exempt position. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm. At this time, this position is eligible for telework or hybrid schedule. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion based on business needs. Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the City cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

Requirements

Experience applying City codes (or similar tax laws), identifying incorrect data, and understanding if taxes are being paid appropriately through application of appropriate tax laws, codes, or regulations.
Experience analyzing and interpreting financial data and reaching sound conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.
Experience planning, organizing, and conducting sound, comprehensive tax and financial audits.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or finance.
Intermediate skills using Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Intermediate skills using a financial ERP system such as Workday.
City of Vancouver codes, policies and regulations applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.
Principles and practices of general, enterprise and governmental accounting.
Principles and practices of revenue and financial reporting.
Research methods and techniques.
Financial analysis and forecasting.
Principles and practices of sound business communication.
Plan, organize and conduct sound, comprehensive revenue audits.
Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
Analyze and interpret financial data and reach sound conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.
Understand, interpret, explain, and apply City code and ordinances and financial and audit information and results to interested parties.
Represent the City effectively in meetings and hearings and with individual customers.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Prepare clear, accurate and concise records and reports.
Research laws, regulations, and other tax related information.
Maintain confidential information.
Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned people and customers.
Work effectively as a member of a team.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, license holders and applicants, business owners, CPAs and others encountered in the course of work.
Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive
Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player
Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.
Subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check and a basic criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public agency is preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Assist the public and other departments with questions related to the City’s business and occupation tax.
Compile, monitor and research data requests related to the City’s business and occupation tax.
Act as the liaison between the City and the Washington Department of Revenue for business and occupation tax questions, requests, and notifications.
Review business and occupation tax filings and flag audit candidates for future follow up.
Prepare audit plans; review laws, municipal codes, and previous audit reports; schedule and arrange audits.
Discuss audit plans and findings with business owners, tax attorneys, and CPAs.
Perform research into complicated tax issues, as needed.
Respond to protests and appeals through the entire appeal process, including presenting the City’s written and oral position.
Calculate business and occupation taxes due to the City, including delinquent penalties and interest; prepare invoices to collect amounts due to the City.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.