Title: Tax Auditor Sr
State Role Title: Auditor II
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Taxation
Location: Nova Teleworkers
Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Taxation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax Auditor to serve as a lead auditor for the Northern Virginia region. This role plays a key part in supporting the agency’s strategic plan and advancing our mission to ensure tax compliance and reduce the tax gap for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This position provides leadership, technical expertise, and administrative support to audit team members, all of whom work remotely from locations throughout Northern Virginia. The Senior Tax Auditor will conduct both routine and complex audits, with a primary focus on Sales and Use Tax, while also offering training, coaching, and guidance to other auditors in the region. The role additionally supports the audit supervisor in managing program operations and ensuring alignment with the agency’s values and culture.
Please note - Only current Virginia Tax Employees will be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct complex and routine tax audits, with a focus on Sales and Use Tax
• Serve as a lead auditor, providing day to day technical guidance and assistance to audit staff
• Coach, train, and mentor auditors to build team capability and ensure quality work products
• Assist the audit supervisor with administrative tasks and program management
• Interpret and apply tax laws, regulations, and policies to audit findings
• Analyze electronic data, financial documents, and accounting records
• Communicate clearly and professionally with taxpayers and representatives
• Work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines and performance expectations
• Travel throughout the Northern Virginia region for onsite audit work, with occasional overnight travel
Residency Requirement
Applicants must reside in one of the following Northern Virginia counties: Loudoun, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, Fauquier, Culpeper, Warren, Clarke, Frederick, Spotsylvania, Orange, Greene, Caroline, or King George.
The anticipated salary for this position is commensurate with experience.
At Virginia Tax…
We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance.
What we do matters. So do you.
As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as:
• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options.
• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must reside in one of the following Northern Virginia counties: Loudoun, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, Fauquier, Culpeper, Warren, Clarke, Frederick, Spotsylvania, Orange, Greene, Caroline, or King George.
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. Ability 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 Internet Speed Test - see Special Instructions to Applicants)
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)
Additional Considerations
Advanced skills, knowledge or ability in areas of taxes, audit, accounting or other relevant fields
Supervisory, managerial, or training experience
Special Instructions
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Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. 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.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3610.
Virginia Tax participates in E-verify.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Contact Information
Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team
Phone: 804-786-3608
Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
