Overview
This role is a 100% remote Corporate Tax Interstate Auditor position (State Role Title: Auditor II). The hiring range is $85,000 - $100,000 with Pay Band 5. Work is performed by outside state teleworkers who must reside in Texas or Georgia.
The position involves travel throughout the United States to conduct audits, with all daily and overnight travel expenses fully covered.
Responsibilities
- Conduct complex multi-state corporate income tax audits independently and with minimal supervision.
- Apply knowledge of corporate structure and tax planning strategies used by accounting firms and corporate clients.
- Plan and perform audits, including organizing and managing complex audit work.
- Work directly with taxpayers, often in challenging situations, requiring diplomacy and tact.
- Conduct audits across the geographical coverage area, including travel throughout the United States.
- Maintain readiness for remote audit work, including secure handling of electronic files.
Requirements
- Knowledge of corporate structure/tax planning or experience preparing Federal or state corporate income tax returns (preferably Virginia).
- Knowledge of accounting, auditing, state and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations.
- Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office and experience working with electronic data and files.
- Must reside in Texas or Georgia within 50 miles of a major airport.
- Must have own transportation available to travel to audits.
- Must have a quiet, safe, and private home-based work office/space (subject to inspection), including:
- High-speed Internet (not wireless) and
- A locking file cabinet.
- Must hold a valid US Driver's License.
- High-speed Internet connection is required:
- Download speed of 3MB or higher
- Upload speed of 1 MB or higher
- Maximum latency of 100ms
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in the field independently and in a home-based environment with minimal supervision.
- Professional experience using accounting and audit terminology, techniques, and formal theory of accounting.
- Professional experience preparing and/or reviewing Federal and State Corporation income tax returns.
- Advanced knowledge, skills, and ability in areas such as accounting, auditing, finance, or other related fields.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hiring Range: $85,000 - $100,000
- Pay Band: 5
- Additional benefits may include:
- 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave
- Comprehensive and affordable health benefits
- Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System and VA 457 Deferred Comp
Location
- Outside State Teleworkers (Texas or Georgia)
- Must reside in Texas or Georgia within 50 miles of a major airport.
Additional Information
- Selected candidate(s) must consent to and successfully pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks.
- The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.
- E-verify participation is required.
- Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.
- All Virginia Department of Taxation employees must be current with filing tax returns in compliance with established laws, rules, and regulations.
- Virginia Department of Taxation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
- Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume.