Excise Tax Examiner - PRIME

This recruitment is open to current Washington State Department of Revenue employees only.

Your Taxpayer Account Administration (TAA) division is excited to announce an opportunity for an Excise Tax Examiner 4 (ETE
4) position.

Make a difference, join our team!

Taxpayer Account Administration (TAA) is a division of Revenue that administers many programs including forest excise tax, fish tax, cigarette and other tobacco products taxes, local sales tax, tax incentives, and reseller permits. Additionally, the division is responsible for the distribution of state and local taxes, ensuring compliance with the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, and returning unclaimed property (UCP) to the rightful owners.

This is an opportunity to work with supportive teams: we value the open exchange of ideas and information, work together to solve problems, and continuously seek ways to enhance usability and improve customer service. At our core, TAA values above all:

• Getting work done accurately.
• Working efficiently.
• Sharing new ideas.
• Being kind.

We believe the success of one is key to the success of all. We strive to ensure a cooperative and supportive environment. You can expect:

• Work that is challenging.
• Enough tasks that you will never run out of work to do.
• Variance from day to day and the ability to do multiple activities each day.
• Opportunity for growth and development.
• Teleworking options and flexible work schedules.

• Provides guidance to division staff with interpretive questions related to taxability on assigned programs.
• Performs expert-level support of the PRIME team’s duties and tax programs.
• Participates in systems and process redesign.

• Works with other agency staff to revise Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and related administrative publications on assigned programs.
• Oversees procedures and training curriculum for the PRIME Team.
• Performs complex analysis of such programs and performs complex tax account adjustments that may involve multiple taxpayer accounts related to a tax program or administrative function.
• Works Core ATLAS work items to maintain ability to review accounts and make account adjustments.

This position has the flexibility to work remotely the majority of the time, however the duty station is in Tumwater, Washington and the successful candidate must agree to travel to the office for key scheduled meetings or as operational needs dictate. Details of teleworking considerations will be addressed during the interview process.

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:

Proven ability to independently research, interpret, and apply Washington excise tax laws, rules, policies, and procedures
, supported by progressive experience gathering and validating information from multiple sources, identifying key questions, evaluating ambiguous or complex situations, assessing legislative and reporting impacts, and providing well-reasoned, authoritative guidance to staff to improve program accuracy and operational efficiency.

Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and professionally written determinations, notices, and account actions
, shown through progressive experience preparing credit/debit notices, amended assessments, Administrative Review responses, and other technical documents requiring clarity, accuracy, and legal supportability.

Proven ability to deliver effective training and presentations
, applying verbal communication skills gained through progressive experience such as conducting staff trainings,…