Excise Tax Examiner , In-Training; ARDE

Are you a meticulous problem solver with a talent for organizing complex data, managing high-volume workflows, and communicating clearly across stakeholders? If you thrive in dynamic environments where your analytical precision, independent judgment, and collaborative spirit shine—this opportunity is designed for you. Within our Audit division's Account Research and Desk Examination (ARDE) unit, we are excited to announce an opportunity for an Excise Tax Examiner 2 (in‑training).

The hiring manager may start screening applicants as early as January 20, 2026
, and make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to your 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.

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.

We invite you to review the opportunity details below and forward this message to others you feel may be qualified. As an Excise Tax Examiner 2 (ETE2) in the Audit division and a member of the Account Research and Desk Examination (ARDE) Unit, you will perform and resolve a full range of financial examinations. Your verification of business accounts, tax returns, audit reports and other activity records will be used to validate correct tax liability.

You will also support the taxpayer or their representative regarding proper reporting and compliance with tax laws and policies.

• Work with unregistered businesses who voluntarily register to pay prior tax obligations.
• Assess the tax reporting responsibility of unregistered business leads.
• Perform pre‑audit planning activities.
• Provide technical support to department staff.
• Monitor mission critical tax reporting systems to ensure account integrity and data accuracy.
• Continually monitor the department's tax accounting systems for weaknesses and effectiveness.
• Assist field audit personnel in research activities.

Depending on experience level, the successful candidate may be hired as an Excise Tax Examiner 2 In‑training, or as an Excise Tax Examiner 2.

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:

• Spreadsheet skills to use basic formulas, tables, filtering, and sorting.
• Document skills to compose messages. Using bolding, white space, bullets, and other formatting to ensure the message is clear.
• Ability to locate files and keep your electronic files organized.
• Managing and responding to emails in a timely manner.

• Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to collect 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.

• 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.

• Ability to convey…