Tax Auditor

Overview

This position is home-based and involves conducting audits of businesses to determine compliance with Virginia state tax laws, with an emphasis on Virginia Sales and Use Tax.

Job Title (State Role Title): State Tax Auditor (Auditor I)

Hiring Range: $55,000 - $68,000

Pay Band: 4

Location: Eastern Virginia (remote)

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Responsibilities

• Conduct business audits using generally accepted auditing standards to determine compliance with Virginia tax laws.
• Review taxpayer and business records and other source documents needed to assess tax compliance.
• Develop audits and assessments.
• Educate taxpayers.
• Ensure the collection and remittance of payments are the appropriate amount of tax due to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Travel to taxpayer business locations as required, including occasional overnight stays.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently reside in one of the following Eastern Virginia areas:
  • Counties/cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton
• Accounting and/or auditing experience in a professional work environment.
• Ability to proficiently use a Windows-based computer to create, compile, manipulate, transmit, and analyze electronic data, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and provide your own transportation; must be able to travel during the day and, occasionally, overnight.
• Must have a safe and private work area/room/office at home to work, including a locking file cabinet and high-speed Internet service.
  • Must meet the Internet Speed Test requirements:
    • Download speed of 3MB or higher
    • Upload speed of 1MB or higher
    • Maximum latency of 100ms
• Experience working remotely from home or working with minimal supervision in an office environment.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

Preferred Qualifications / Additional Considerations

• Public sector/government accounting or auditing experience.
• Advanced skills, knowledge, or ability in areas of taxes, audit, accounting, or other relevant fields.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring range: $55,000 - $68,000
• Includes job stability and quality of life with flexible schedule options.
• 12 paid state holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave.
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more.

Work Authorization / Notes

• Sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future; applicants must have permanent authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and/or interview process.
• Participation in E-verify.

Travel & Expenses

• No relocation costs are covered.
• Expenses incurred for work-related travel are covered.

Application Process Information

• A confirmation of receipt is provided when the application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
• Consideration for an interview is based solely on information within the application; an attached résumé can be included but cannot be used in lieu of a completed application.