State of Washington
Revenue Auditor 2 - Roving - North and East
State of Washington, Olympia, Washington, United States, 98502
These non-permanent opportunities are only open to Department of Revenue employees and are expected to last 18 months.
Attention Revenue! Your Audit Division is now hiring two
Roving Revenue Auditor 2s . This unique position will be based at one of our Washington State locations; however, it requires significant travel (up to 51% of the time). The audit coverage will include the North or East United States. In addition to your base salary, you will receive an additional 10% assignment pay as an in-state Roving Revenue Auditor (not included in the salary stated above). This position does not require moving.
The hiring manager may start screening applicants as early as
October 27, 2025
and make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to your advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.
What does Rover do? Serves as a journey-level 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 small to mid‑size 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.
The Rover tasks include:
Evaluates business activities and accounting records to determine if taxpayers are in compliance with applicable tax laws and have correctly reported their tax liability.
Establishes or confirms the presence of nexus concerning Washington business activities using various tools, including but not limited to taxpayer interviews, internet research, and the Washington Business Activities Questionnaire.
Responsible for effectively managing an inventory of audit assignments to ensure department and division goals are met.
May assist with audits of the largest 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.
Participate in Training efforts and quality improvement projects within the agency.
Provide written and verbal guidance and attempt to resolve conflicts and disagreements that occur with taxpayers during the course of auditing.
Identify, investigate, and submit leads for possible future audit selection.
The required qualifications are key competencies that have been successfully demonstrated through experience or education. To join our team, you must possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:
Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Tools
Basic understanding of accounting principles, including financial statements, general ledgers, and journal entries.
Experience using Excel functions and formulas to organize, analyze, and summarize data.
Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Research, Analysis, and Problem Solving
Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills, including 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.
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 in composing written communication that effectively conveys ideas or information to the intended reader.
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.
Preference may be granted to any candidate with a combination of professional experience or education, such as:
Demonstrated professional experience in the required competencies.
Four 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.
To be considered:
Complete your online application in detail.
Attach a resume and cover letter explaining your knowledge, skills, abilities, and desire for this position.
Note - Incomplete applications or applications received without the required documents may be disqualified.
Throughout our selection processes, we will also be evaluating candidates for knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and capacity for effective leadership that aligns with the culture of DOR.
To take advantage of Veteran’s preference, Please attach your DD‑214, member 4 long form, or your NGB‑22. Please blackout your social security number and date of birth before attaching.
Questions? Hello, my name is Patrick and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20‑year Army veteran, I understand the difficulty finding an enjoyable career with a work‑life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves in connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have. Please contact any part of the Staffing team at Jobs@dor.wa.gov or give me a call (360) 704‑5738.
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.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).
For current Department of Revenue employees and union members of the WPEA, current promotion rules will apply if selected.
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Attention Revenue! Your Audit Division is now hiring two
Roving Revenue Auditor 2s . This unique position will be based at one of our Washington State locations; however, it requires significant travel (up to 51% of the time). The audit coverage will include the North or East United States. In addition to your base salary, you will receive an additional 10% assignment pay as an in-state Roving Revenue Auditor (not included in the salary stated above). This position does not require moving.
The hiring manager may start screening applicants as early as
October 27, 2025
and make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to your advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.
What does Rover do? Serves as a journey-level 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 small to mid‑size 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.
The Rover tasks include:
Evaluates business activities and accounting records to determine if taxpayers are in compliance with applicable tax laws and have correctly reported their tax liability.
Establishes or confirms the presence of nexus concerning Washington business activities using various tools, including but not limited to taxpayer interviews, internet research, and the Washington Business Activities Questionnaire.
Responsible for effectively managing an inventory of audit assignments to ensure department and division goals are met.
May assist with audits of the largest 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.
Participate in Training efforts and quality improvement projects within the agency.
Provide written and verbal guidance and attempt to resolve conflicts and disagreements that occur with taxpayers during the course of auditing.
Identify, investigate, and submit leads for possible future audit selection.
The required qualifications are key competencies that have been successfully demonstrated through experience or education. To join our team, you must possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:
Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Tools
Basic understanding of accounting principles, including financial statements, general ledgers, and journal entries.
Experience using Excel functions and formulas to organize, analyze, and summarize data.
Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Research, Analysis, and Problem Solving
Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills, including 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.
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 in composing written communication that effectively conveys ideas or information to the intended reader.
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.
Preference may be granted to any candidate with a combination of professional experience or education, such as:
Demonstrated professional experience in the required competencies.
Four 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.
To be considered:
Complete your online application in detail.
Attach a resume and cover letter explaining your knowledge, skills, abilities, and desire for this position.
Note - Incomplete applications or applications received without the required documents may be disqualified.
Throughout our selection processes, we will also be evaluating candidates for knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and capacity for effective leadership that aligns with the culture of DOR.
To take advantage of Veteran’s preference, Please attach your DD‑214, member 4 long form, or your NGB‑22. Please blackout your social security number and date of birth before attaching.
Questions? Hello, my name is Patrick and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20‑year Army veteran, I understand the difficulty finding an enjoyable career with a work‑life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves in connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have. Please contact any part of the Staffing team at Jobs@dor.wa.gov or give me a call (360) 704‑5738.
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.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).
For current Department of Revenue employees and union members of the WPEA, current promotion rules will apply if selected.
#J-18808-Ljbffr