Revenue Auditor 2 or 3 - Roving Out-of-State (OOS) - West Region (CA, NV, AZ, AK)

State of Washington • Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

5d • Remote

About The Position

This position serves as a journey-level (Revenue Auditor 2) or expert-level (Revenue Auditor 3) auditor by independently identifying and conducting audits of registered and unregistered taxpayers with an emphasis on business activities subject to economic nexus. This will include independent investigations and audits of national and multinational technically diverse business firms, their affiliates, subsidiaries and divisions whose business records are maintained at offices located outside the State of Washington. There is an expectation that the successful candidate needs to travel to do field work at the taxpayers’ locations. The auditor evaluates business activities and accounting records to determine if taxpayers are in compliance with applicable tax laws and have correctly reported their tax liability. The auditor establishes or confirms the presence of Nexus with respect to Washington business activities using various tools including but not limited to taxpayer interviews, internet research and the Washington Business Activities Questionnaire. The auditor is responsible for effectively managing an inventory of audit assignments to ensure department and division goals are met. The auditor is responsible for managing the audit process. The auditor may assist or lead audits of the largest national and multi-national technically diverse business firms, their affiliates, subsidiaries and divisions whose business records are maintained at offices located outside the State of Washington.

Requirements

• Progressive experience leading complex, large-scale audits shown through: Leading national or multinational, technically diverse audits; serving as auditor-in-charge and establishes engagement scope, milestones, and documentation standards.
• Managing a portfolio of audits; coordinating with taxpayer representatives, monitoring progress, and adjusting plans to meet deadlines under general direction.
• Exercising independent judgment on high-impact, sensitive matters; escalating policy or risk issues appropriately.
• Proven outcome: Leading complex, large-scale audits to accurate, defensible conclusions while managing scope, schedule, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and tools, including: Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and professional auditing principles to reconcile financial statements, general ledgers, subledgers, and journal entries across diverse environments; identifying discrepancies and resolves inconsistencies.
• Evaluating and validating electronic accounting systems (GL, POS/ERP, e-commerce), traces data flows, and identifying system integrity risks.
• Use of advanced Excel (complex formulas/functions, pivot tables, joins/lookups, data validation) to organize, analyze, and summarize large datasets.
• Designing and executing statistical and non-statistical sampling; collaborating with taxpayer IS staff and audit specialists to support defensible conclusions.
• Proven ability to research and apply tax law demonstrated by: Researching, interpreting, and applying Washington statutes (RCW), administrative code (WAC), department policy (e.g., ETAs/Special Notices), and relevant court decisions to determine correct tax liabilities under the Revenue Act.
• Establishing physical and economic nexus by analyzing business activities, documentation, and interviews; documenting rationale clearly in workpapers and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk and apply internal controls, including: Evaluating systems, procedures, and internal controls to identify irregularities, control gaps, and areas of exposure that inform audit scope and sampling strategies.
• Reconciling source documents (e.g., bank statements, sales and purchase records, inventory) and synthesize complex data into fundamental issues and manageable components for resolution.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and persuasively, both written and verbally, shown through: Producing clear, comprehensive audit reports, including supporting schedules and future reporting instructions; ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility for diverse audiences.
• Presenting and explaining findings, methodologies, and legal interpretations to taxpayers and representatives; delivery of unfavorable outcomes professionally while building understanding and agreement.
• Drafting precise written guidance and responses for petitions or reviews; tailor tone, structure, and content to the intended audience.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and organization including: Leading and managing multiple concurrent audits; reprioritizing methods and resources to maintain momentum in dynamic taxpayer environments.
• Evaluating progress continuously and adjusts priorities, timelines, and approaches to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintaining confidentiality and personal safety while working onsite or remotely and traveling frequently as required.
• Proven skills in research, analysis, and problem-solving shown through: Planning and conducting research using Washington state tax laws and rules, relevant federal law, department policy, and court decisions to determine correct tax reporting; citing sources and rationale in workpapers.
• Collection and synthesis of relevant financial and operational data; breaking complex issues into manageable components; applying appropriate audit procedures (e.g., reconciliations, trend analysis) to reach defensible conclusions.
• Identifying risk exposures and selecting methods that address those risks; documenting assumptions, analysis, and outcomes clearly for review.
• Progressive experience providing mentoring and technical support shown through: Mentoring, training, and reviewing the work of auditors; providing specific, actionable feedback on workpapers, methodology, and analysis.
• Serving as a technical resource on complex law and rule applications; supporting team audits and acting for the Field Audit Manager when needed.
• Demonstrated skill in tax discovery and investigative acumen shown by: Identifying registered and unregistered businesses; confirming nexus using interviews, internet research, and official questionnaires—supporting compliance and deterring evasion.
• Progressive experience in technology and work setting readiness including: Use of auditing and analytical software, word processing tools, databases, and spreadsheets for sustained analytical work.
• Transporting and managing audit materials and equipment as needed; performing extended computer-based work while traveling frequently across varied taxpayer environments.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated professional experience in the above (required) competencies.
• Eight (8) or more years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, tax compliance, or tax administration.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 24 semester or 36 quarter hours of college-level accounting.

Responsibilities

• Independently identifying and conducting audits of registered and unregistered taxpayers with an emphasis on business activities subject to economic nexus.
• Conducting independent investigations and audits of national and multinational technically diverse business firms, their affiliates, subsidiaries and divisions whose business records are maintained at offices located outside the State of Washington.
• Traveling to do field work at the taxpayers’ locations.
• Evaluating business activities and accounting records to determine if taxpayers are in compliance with applicable tax laws and have correctly reported their tax liability.
• Establishing or confirming the presence of Nexus with respect to Washington business activities using various tools including but not limited to taxpayer interviews, internet research and the Washington Business Activities Questionnaire.
• Effectively managing an inventory of audit assignments to ensure department and division goals are met.
• Managing the audit process.
• Assisting or leading audits of the largest national and multi-national technically diverse business firms, their affiliates, subsidiaries and divisions whose business records are maintained at offices located outside the State of Washington.
• Leading national or multinational, technically diverse audits; serving as auditor-in-charge and establishing engagement scope, milestones, and documentation standards.
• Managing a portfolio of audits; coordinating with taxpayer representatives, monitoring progress, and adjusting plans to meet deadlines under general direction.
• Exercising independent judgment on high-impact, sensitive matters; escalating policy or risk issues appropriately.
• Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and professional auditing principles to reconcile financial statements, general ledgers, subledgers, and journal entries across diverse environments; identifying discrepancies and resolving inconsistencies.
• Evaluating and validating electronic accounting systems (GL, POS/ERP, e-commerce), tracing data flows, and identifying system integrity risks.
• Designing and executing statistical and non-statistical sampling; collaborating with taxpayer IS staff and audit specialists to support defensible conclusions.
• Researching, interpreting, and applying Washington statutes (RCW), administrative code (WAC), department policy (e.g., ETAs/Special Notices), and relevant court decisions to determine correct tax liabilities under the Revenue Act.
• Establishing physical and economic nexus by analyzing business activities, documentation, and interviews; documenting rationale clearly in workpapers and reports.
• Evaluating systems, procedures, and internal controls to identify irregularities, control gaps, and areas of exposure that inform audit scope and sampling strategies.
• Reconciling source documents (e.g., bank statements, sales and purchase records, inventory) and synthesizing complex data into fundamental issues and manageable components for resolution.
• Producing clear, comprehensive audit reports, including supporting schedules and future reporting instructions; ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility for diverse audiences.
• Presenting and explaining findings, methodologies, and legal interpretations to taxpayers and representatives; delivering unfavorable outcomes professionally while building understanding and agreement.
• Drafting precise written guidance and responses for petitions or reviews; tailoring tone, structure, and content to the intended audience.
• Leading and managing multiple concurrent audits; reprioritizing methods and resources to maintain momentum in dynamic taxpayer environments.
• Continuously evaluating progress and adjusting priorities, timelines, and approaches to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintaining confidentiality and personal safety while working onsite or remotely and traveling frequently as required.
• Planning and conducting research using Washington state tax laws and rules, relevant federal law, department policy, and court decisions to determine correct tax reporting; citing sources and rationale in workpapers.
• Collecting and synthesizing relevant financial and operational data; breaking complex issues into manageable components; applying appropriate audit procedures (e.g., reconciliations, trend analysis) to reach defensible conclusions.
• Identifying risk exposures and selecting methods that address those risks; documenting assumptions, analysis, and outcomes clearly for review.
• Mentoring, training, and reviewing the work of auditors; providing specific, actionable feedback on workpapers, methodology, and analysis.
• Serving as a technical resource on complex law and rule applications; supporting team audits and acting for the Field Audit Manager when needed.
• Identifying registered and unregistered businesses; confirming nexus using interviews, internet research, and official questionnaires—supporting compliance and deterring evasion.
• Using auditing and analytical software, word processing tools, databases, and spreadsheets for sustained analytical work.
• Transporting and managing audit materials and equipment as needed; performing extended computer-based work while traveling frequently across varied taxpayer environments.

Benefits

• Additional 10% assignment pay as an in-state Roving Revenue Auditor.
• Opportunity for work-life balance.
• Respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree