Full Salary Range: $85,283 - $107,910 annually
Starting Salary Range: $85,283 – $95,932 annually, DOQ
The City of Covington is seeking a Tax Analyst that will be responsible for a variety of technical, financial, and analytical duties associated with the administration of the City of Covington’s Business and Occupation (B&O) tax program, as well as other miscellaneous tax programs. This position requires a detail-oriented individual possessing strong organizational skills including prioritizing, accuracy, multi-tasking, handling interruptions appropriately; and ensuring assignments are completed in a timely and effective manner. This is a full-time (average 40-hours per week) position, which is FLSA-covered and eligible for overtime compensation.
Education and Experience:
Minimum Criteria:
High School Diploma or GED
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting, taxation, or closely related field, which includes two (2) years of municipal or State experience demonstrating knowledge of government functions, policies, rules, and regulations; and an understanding of accounting principles.
Preferred Criteria: (In addition to Minimum Criteria)
Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university program related to business or accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully carry out the requirements of the position.
Washington municipal B&O Tax experience.
Knowledge of Springbrook Software.
Special requirements:
Successful completion of a pre-employment national criminal background check and reference check.
Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license, or the ability to obtain a Washington State license within one month, with a satisfactory driving record.
Proper documentation to fulfill the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act within one (1) day of employment is a condition of employment with the City of Covington.
The City offers an excellent health insurance program that includes dental and vision plans; a 401(a) pension (PERS Replacement and Social Security Replacement) plan vesting on a graduated schedule that reaches 100% vesting after completion of the third year of employment; a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA Plan; plus voluntary 457 and Flexible Spending plans, paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid vacation leave.
A complete job description and employment application are available at www.covingtonwa.gov or by visiting City Hall Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Resumes must be accompanied by a completed and signed City of Covington employment application and cover letter, or they will not be considered. POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. First review of applications will be completed by Monday, February 24, 2025. The applicants selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted the week before interviews, which will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Apply to: kathy.parker@covingtonwa.gov; or Human Resources Analyst; City of Covington; 16720 SE 271st Street, Suite 100; Covington, WA 98042, or online via our job postings website.
For additional information, contact the Human Resources Manager at (253) 480-2410. EEOE.
