Revenue Auditor ; in-training - Yakima​/Richland

Get ready to ignite your career at the Department of Revenue's Audit Division!

Are you naturally curious? Are you an independent thinker who thrives on collaboration? Are you passionate about completing projects? Do you enjoy analyzing data to make informed decisions? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our team and discover a role where you can work autonomously while contributing to a dynamic, collaborative environment. You'll tackle challenging projects, analyze crucial information, and make impactful decisions that contribute directly to the State of Washington, safeguarding funds that support education, social services, healthcare, corrections, public safety, natural resources, and other essential services.

Don't miss out on this exciting chance to be proud of where you work. Apply today!

Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co‑workers ready and focused on achieving the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups, maximizing potential through opportunity.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness. Visit these links to watch our recruitment video to find out more about our agency and see what our employees say about why Revenue is a great place to work.

In addition to an excellent insurance & retirement benefit package, we also offer hybrid work locations & flex schedules, 40 hour work week, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and financial assistance with CPA courses. See the Benefits tab above for more information about all the benefits offered.

The hiring manager may start screening applicants as early as January 5, 2026, and make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to your advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.

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We are seeking a detail oriented, numbers person who enjoys complex analysis and technical writing to join our team of professional tax auditors as a Revenue Auditor 2 or Revenue Auditor 2 In‑Training.

Our Revenue Auditor’s excel in a regulatory environment where they have both the responsibility and authority to address issues of tax compliance. They enjoy knowing what they do is vital to ensuring the tax dollars critical to funding our state’s budget are collected, funding key programs and services throughout the State of Washington.

In this role, you work with a variety of businesses, their affiliates, and subsidiaries ensuring they understand the tax laws applicable to their business and accurately remit their tax liability to the state. You travel throughout a designated region meeting with businesses to observe and understand how they operate, evaluate their activities and accounting records, and provide education on tax laws and compliance.

You formulate the best approach to conduct an efficient audit, conduct research to understand nexus to Washington sales, determine compliance with tax laws, and prepare audits by creating excel workbooks using advanced functions.

This is a diverse role where you work independently, traveling as needed and receiving per diem reimbursement for your expenses. You are also part of a collaborative team where you receive training, share ideas and information, and ensure consistent interpretation and application of law. You may also conduct team audits to manage large, complex audits and ensure you are exposed to a wide variety of businesses including manufacturers, financial institutions, contractors, health care providers, department store chains, technology, telecommunications, airlines, transportation, and petroleum companies.