Revenue Auditor 2 or 3 - Roving or Out-of-State (OOS) - Michigan, Ohio, or Indiana

State of Washington•Out of State, WA

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Revenue's Audit Division is hiring two Revenue Auditor 2 or 3 positions. The ideal candidates will be located in Michigan, Ohio, or Indiana, with a home office in that geographical area. A "Rover" position, based in Washington, will also be considered for internal candidates only and can be based at any of our state locations. This role requires significant travel, up to 51% of work time, with audit coverage determined by assignment location. In addition to base salary, successful candidates will receive an additional 10% assignment pay for maintaining an out-of-state office or as an in-state Roving Revenue Auditor. The in-state Roving Auditor must travel throughout the continental U.S. as business needs dictate. A Washington-based Roving Revenue Auditor does not require relocation. The hiring manager may begin screening applicants as early as August 12, 2026, and may make a hiring decision at any time thereafter. Early submission of materials is advantageous. Revenue is a dynamic learning organization that offers a remarkable work-life balance, with strong leadership and talented colleagues focused on achieving agency goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, employing and serving people of all backgrounds. This culture of respect promotes a professional family environment, maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package including defined benefit retirement plans, health, dental, and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness.

Requirements

Progressive experience leading complex, large-scale audits.
Experience leading national or multinational, technically diverse audits.
Experience serving as auditor-in-charge and establishing engagement scope, milestones, and documentation standards.
Experience managing a portfolio of audits.
Experience coordinating with taxpayer representatives, monitoring progress, and adjusting plans to meet deadlines under general direction.
Experience exercising independent judgment on high-impact, sensitive matters.
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and tools.
Experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and professional auditing principles to reconcile financial statements, general ledgers, subledgers, and journal entries across diverse environments.
Experience identifying discrepancies and resolving inconsistencies.
Experience evaluating and validating electronic accounting systems (GL, POS/ERP, e-commerce).
Experience tracing data flows and identifying system integrity risks.
Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas/functions, pivot tables, joins/lookups, data validation) to organize, analyze, and summarize large datasets.
Experience designing and executing statistical and non-statistical sampling.
Experience collaborating with taxpayer IS staff and audit specialists to support defensible conclusions.
Proven ability to research and apply tax law.
Experience 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.
Experience establishing physical and economic nexus by analyzing business activities, documentation, and interviews.
Experience documenting rationale clearly in workpapers and reports.
Demonstrated ability to assess risk and apply internal controls.
Experience evaluating systems, procedures, and internal controls to identify irregularities, control gaps, and areas of exposure that inform audit scope and sampling strategies.
Experience reconciling source documents (e.g., bank statements, sales and purchase records, inventory).
Experience synthesizing complex data into fundamental issues and manageable components for resolution.
Proven ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and persuasively, both written and verbally.
Experience producing clear, comprehensive audit reports, including supporting schedules and future reporting instructions.
Experience presenting and explaining findings, methodologies, and legal interpretations to taxpayers and representatives.
Experience drafting precise written guidance and responses for petitions or reviews.
Demonstrated experience in planning and organization.
Experience leading and managing multiple concurrent audits.
Experience reprioritizing methods and resources to maintain momentum in dynamic taxpayer environments.
Experience evaluating progress continuously and adjusting priorities, timelines, and approaches to meet deadlines and quality standards.
Experience maintaining confidentiality and personal safety while working onsite or remotely and traveling frequently as required.
Proven skills in research, analysis, and problem-solving.
Experience planning and conducting research using Washington state tax laws and rules, relevant federal law, department policy, and court decisions to determine correct tax reporting.
Experience collecting and synthesizing relevant financial and operational data.
Experience breaking complex issues into manageable components.
Experience applying appropriate audit procedures (e.g., reconciliations, trend analysis) to reach defensible conclusions.
Experience identifying risk exposures and selecting methods that address those risks.
Experience documenting assumptions, analysis, and outcomes clearly for review.
Progressive experience providing mentoring and technical support.
Experience mentoring, training, and reviewing the work of auditors.
Experience providing specific, actionable feedback on workpapers, methodology, and analysis.
Experience serving as a technical resource on complex law and rule applications.
Experience supporting team audits.
Experience acting for the Field Audit Manager when needed.
Demonstrated skill in tax discovery and investigative acumen.
Experience identifying registered and unregistered businesses.
Experience confirming nexus using interviews, internet research, and official questionnaires.
Progressive experience in technology and work setting readiness.
Experience using auditing and analytical software, word processing tools, databases, and spreadsheets for sustained analytical work.
Experience transporting and managing audit materials and equipment as needed.
Experience performing extended computer-based work while traveling frequently across varied taxpayer environments.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a state tax agency, corporate tax department, or in a professional accounting role focused primarily on state and local or indirect taxes.
Residing in, or willing to relocate to, the Michigan, Ohio, or Indiana area.

Responsibilities

Independently identify and conduct audits of registered and unregistered taxpayers, with an emphasis on business activities subject to economic nexus.
Conduct 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.
Travel to taxpayers' locations to perform field work.
Evaluate business activities and accounting records to determine taxpayer compliance with applicable tax laws and correct tax liability reporting.
Establish or confirm the presence of Nexus with respect to Washington business activities using various tools, including taxpayer interviews, internet research, and the Washington Business Activities Questionnaire.
Effectively manage an inventory of audit assignments to ensure department and division goals are met.
Manage the audit process.
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.
Lead national or multinational, technically diverse audits; serve as auditor-in-charge and establish engagement scope, milestones, and documentation standards.
Manage a portfolio of audits; coordinate with taxpayer representatives, monitor progress, and adjust plans to meet deadlines under general direction.
Exercise independent judgment on high-impact, sensitive matters; escalate policy or risk issues appropriately.
Lead complex, large-scale audits to accurate, defensible conclusions while managing scope, schedule, and interested parties.
Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and professional auditing principles to reconcile financial statements, general ledgers, subledgers, and journal entries across diverse environments; identify discrepancies and resolve inconsistencies.
Evaluate and validate electronic accounting systems (GL, POS/ERP, e-commerce), trace data flows, and identify system integrity risks.
Use advanced Excel (complex formulas/functions, pivot tables, joins/lookups, data validation) to organize, analyze, and summarize large datasets.
Design and execute statistical and non-statistical sampling; collaborate with taxpayer IS staff and audit specialists to support defensible conclusions.
Research, interpret, and apply 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.
Establish physical and economic nexus by analyzing business activities, documentation, and interviews; document rationale clearly in workpapers and reports.
Evaluate systems, procedures, and internal controls to identify irregularities, control gaps, and areas of exposure that inform audit scope and sampling strategies.
Reconcile source documents (e.g., bank statements, sales and purchase records, inventory) and synthesize complex data into fundamental issues and manageable components for resolution.
Produce clear, comprehensive audit reports, including supporting schedules and future reporting instructions; ensure accuracy, completeness, and accessibility for diverse audiences.
Present and explain findings, methodologies, and legal interpretations to taxpayers and representatives; deliver unfavorable outcomes professionally while building understanding and agreement.
Draft precise written guidance and responses for petitions or reviews; tailor tone, structure, and content to the intended audience.
Lead and manage multiple concurrent audits; reprioritize methods and resources to maintain momentum in dynamic taxpayer environments.
Continuously evaluate progress and adjust priorities, timelines, and approaches to meet deadlines and quality standards.
Maintain confidentiality and personal safety while working onsite or remotely and traveling frequently as required.
Plan and conduct research using Washington state tax laws and rules, relevant federal law, department policy, and court decisions to determine correct tax reporting; cite sources and rationale in workpapers.
Collect and synthesize relevant financial and operational data; break complex issues into manageable components; apply appropriate audit procedures (e.g., reconciliations, trend analysis) to reach defensible conclusions.
Identify risk exposures and select methods that address those risks; document assumptions, analysis, and outcomes clearly for review.
Mentor, train, and review the work of auditors; provide specific, actionable feedback on workpapers, methodology, and analysis.
Serve as a technical resource on complex law and rule applications; support team audits and act for the Field Audit Manager when needed.
Identify registered and unregistered businesses; confirm nexus using interviews, internet research, and official questionnaires—supporting compliance and deterring evasion.
Use auditing and analytical software, word processing tools, databases, and spreadsheets for sustained analytical work.
Transport and manage audit materials and equipment as needed; perform extended computer-based work while traveling frequently across varied taxpayer environments.
Take action to learn and grow.
Take action to meet the needs of others.
Use an equitable and inclusive approach.