Revenue Auditor

## Revenue Auditor Apply locations:
LOC
0076 City Hall - 4th Floortime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition :
26-0211##
** Salary Range
** 5,751.00 - 8,626.00##
** Job Summary
** As one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is building a city of the future through innovation, sustainable development, great leadership and working with an engaged community. Our growth is guided by our core values of livability, sustainability and resiliency, innovation, and equity and inclusion, and we accomplish our work through collaboration, innovation, compassion and empowerment.
If who we are speaks to you, and if you’re the type of person who is interested in joining a team invested in ensuring departments and the public receive excellent service and information then the City of Vancouver may be for you.
We’re currently recruiting for a Revenue Auditor. Under general supervision, the Revenue Auditor will plan, organize and conduct revenue audits to ensure the effective reporting and collection of all required business and occupation taxes owed to the City.
This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm.
At this time, this position is eligible for telework or hybrid schedule. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion based on business needs. Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the City cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
Open until filled. First review of applications on August 5, 2026.
At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to paying our employees fairly, equitably, and competitively. City salaries are structured so that the midpoint of the salary range approximates the amount typically paid for the job in this geographic area. Candidates with experience supporting their ability to come in and hit the ground running may receive a starting salary around the midpoint of the listed salary range.

Actual salary at offer is influenced by a host of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and internal equity. The higher end of the listed pay range indicates the salary growth potential of the position.##
** Job Details
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* Essential Functions:

*** Assist the public and other departments with questions related to the City’s business and occupation tax.
* Compile, monitor and research data requests related to the City’s business and occupation tax.
* Act as the liaison between the City and the Washington Department of Revenue for business and occupation tax questions, requests, and notifications.
* Review business and occupation tax filings and flag audit candidates for future follow up.
* Prepare audit plans; review laws, municipal codes, and previous audit reports; schedule and arrange audits.
* Discuss audit plans and findings with business owners, tax attorneys, and CPAs.
* Perform research into complicated tax issues, as needed.
* Respond to protests and appeals through the entire appeal process, including presenting the City’s written and oral position.
* Calculate business and occupation taxes due to the City, including delinquent penalties and interest; prepare invoices to collect amounts due to the City.
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.##
** Qualifications
* *** Experience and Education
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* Experience:

*** Experience applying City codes (or similar tax laws), identifying incorrect data, and understanding if taxes are being paid appropriately through application of appropriate tax laws, codes, or regulations.
* Experience analyzing and interpreting financial data and reaching sound conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.
* Experience planning, organizing, and conducting sound, comprehensive tax and financial audits.
* Experience in a public agency is preferred.
* A common way to meet the qualifications includes experience that is equivalent to obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting…