Revenue Accounting Manager (WMS1)
State of WashingtonAbout the role
Posting number: 2026-134
Department: Dept. of Revenue
Division: Business & Financial Services
Job classification: WMS BAND 1
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Accounting and Finance, Management, Tax Administration, Business
Summary
Department of Revenue (DOR) is looking for a trusted financial professional – someone who is dedicated to ensuring that DOR maintains financial accountability and oversight as well as assisting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) advance the mission of the agency. We are looking for an experienced accounting professional with proven analytical skills, who is an excellent problem solver, and who is capable of advanced critical thinking to serve as the agency Revenue Accounting Manager.
DOR 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
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Candidate screening will begin as early as July 31, 2026, 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.
Examples of duties
The Revenue Accounting Manager is directly responsible for ensuring all revenue accounting activities are conducted accurately and timely. As such, this position oversees the accounting entries used to record over $40 billion in statewide revenue on an annual basis. Actions taken in this position have a direct impact on the Office of Financial Management’s ability to generate accurate statewide financial statements. The state’s Economic Revenue Forecast Council and the State Legislature also rely on data generated by this position. This position is also responsible for properly accounting for revenue passed through to local governments. This position is responsible for revenue related fiscal year end close activities including financial disclosure forms. This position also interacts directly with the State Auditor’s Office to ensure the Department receives a clean audit. As the subject matter expert for the accounting of revenue collected by the Department, this position is responsible for maintaining over $4 billion in state property tax levy balances by county.
This position manages a staff of 3 Fiscal Analysts which includes employee evaluations, instruction and coaching. This position also makes recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer for hiring, compensation and disciplinary actions.
The Revenue Accounting Manager will:
- Perform complex analysis and review of transactions and balances to identify errors or misclassifications.
- Analyze current accounting methodologies, monitor changes, and implement modifications and/or enhancements to ensure accurate information is provided to department executive management and external users.
- Ensure the department’s tax systems are properly reporting information into the state’s accounting system.
- Responsible for the accuracy of revenue and receivable data reported within the various funds the department administers.
- Lead the development and implementation of procedures for fiscal year end, biennium close, and statewide financial entries.
- Coordinate with other divisions and state agencies to determine the proper implementation of legislative changes impacting tax revenue.
- Work directly with the SAO dur
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