Excise Tax Examiner 1 - Real Estate Excise Tax (REET)

Description The Audit Division of the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) is excited to announce they are now hiring an Excise Tax Examiner 1 (ETE1) in Tumwater, WA.
Candidate screening will begin as early as February 29, 2024 and the hiring authority may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time after.
It will be to the applicant's advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.
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 to achieve 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.
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Duties As an Audit Excise Tax Examiner 1, this position is a first level examiner performing, moderately complex examinations and accounting functions in support of the proper identification, assessment, collection and distribution of Real Estate Excise taxes (REET) consistent with statutory and administrative requirements.
It also includes the processing of penalty waivers, refund requests, returned warrants, discovery leads and account set-up.
Some of the other duties are: Ensuring controlling interest affidavits are processed accurately.
Performing county balancing functions on a monthly basis.
Verifying filing information related to Controlling Interest ownership changes.
Educating and communicating with taxpayers on REET matters.
Updating account information as required in computer-based tax system.
Reviewing REET reports for tax discovery leads and affidavit discrepancies.
Testing ATLAS system updates and changes in the staging environment.
Work suspended payments and payment batches.
Work stale dated refunds and returned refund warrants.
Qualifications Two years as an Excise Tax Assistant, Tax Service Assistant, Tax Service Representative, Fiscal Technician, Tax Information Specialist or equivalent within the Department of Revenue, provided required accounting course work has been completed OR A bachelor's degree involving major study in business or public administration or closely allied field with a minimum of 12 semester (or 18 quarter) hours of accounting.
Note: Accounting, or auditing, Excise Tax Assistant or equivalent experience will substitute, year for year, for education providing required accounting course work has been completed.
To be considered: Complete the online application in detail.
Attach a resume.
Attach a cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications and duties of this position.
Attach college transcripts showing your college-level accounting credits.
If you have foreign education credentials, please include the evaluation of U.
S.
equivalency.
Note - Incomplete applications or applications received without the required documents may be disqualified.
Throughout our selection process, 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.
Supplemental Information The Human Resource Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
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.