Tax Auditor III

The Commissioner of Revenue is seeking a Tax Auditor III to coordinate and conduct business tax audits in its Business Tax Division. This auditor will perform complex financial audit investigations regarding business license, business tangible property, and miscellaneous taxes (bank franchise, transient occupancy, cigarette, short-term rental, and meals tax) to ensure compliance with current state statutes and County ordinances, and research Virginia and County code, case law and Tax Commissioner rulings and opinions.

Specific duties include:
 

• Conducting financial tax audit investigations and developing work plans as well as project timetables;
• Assisting in conducting statistical analysis to identify potential audits and reviewing financial records from multiple entities;
• Developing and delivering verbal and written responses regarding audit findings and appeals, and interim/final reports;
• Interpreting and evaluating State and County Code and guidelines for the purposes of local tax assessment;
• Assisting in analyzing proposals and recommendations to amendments to the County Board taxation ordinances;
• Resolving conflicts with reporting, assessments and appeals while maintaining confidentiality of taxpayer information;
• Collaborating with multiple entities to ensure tax compliance and assisting with business tax matters; and
• Providing guidance to staff in the resolution of complex cases, reviewing peer work and training staff on laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

 
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience working effectively with minimum supervision while managing multiple assignments simultaneously; and 
• Exceptional research, analytical, writing, and accounting skills.

Selection Criteria

Minimum: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university; and
• Considerable experience conducting tax investigations/auditing in either a private, public or governmental environment.

 
Substitution: Progressively responsible tax investigation/auditing experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the educational requirement.
 
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
 

• Business license, business tangible property and custodial taxes;
• Conducting financial tax audit investigations;
• Federal, state and local business tax regulations;
• Legal business structure and federal government contracts;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification; and/or
• Using Microsoft Excel.  

Special Requirements

Cover Letter: To complete your application, a cover letter will be required. Please provide a cover letter as an attachment to your application or use the space provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire to type one. Be sure to highlight the experience that you feel qualifies you for this position and describe your most significant experience and accomplishments in the following:
 

• Coordinating and conducting financial tax audit investigations (indicate your role and years/months of experience);
• Preparing and presenting interim/final audit finding reports; and
• Conducting and presenting research and analysis.

 
Background Check: A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with telework opportunities available upon supervisor approval.

Work Type: The Arlington Commissioner of Revenue offers a hybrid work environment and generally permits employees to work in part remotely. The individual in this position should be prepared to initially spend most of their work hours on-site at the Commissioner’s office in Arlington and would be eligible for hybrid work in the future as appropriate
 
Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions.  

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
 
This recruitment is open until filled with a preferred filing date of October 24, 2024. Applications submitted by the preferred filing date will be given first consideration for interviews. Applications received after the preferred filing date may be considered for interviews if a hire is not made from applications received by the preferred filing date. The application process will close when the position has been filled or when enough qualified applications have been received.  
 
All Tax Auditor III are eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

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