External Auditor

Title: External Auditor

State Role Title: Auditor I

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation’s Office of Compliance is seeking professional Tax Auditors for their Revenue Analysis and Planning Unit. As an Auditor, you will review incoming tax returns for accuracy and compliance with state tax laws to prevent fraud. You will be expected to complete simple and complex tax audits on business entities and individuals using applicable auditing standards and procedures to ensure compliance with Virginia and federal tax laws. You will participate as a team member within the Office of Compliance to ensure the Agency’s culture, values, and vision are maintained.


As a Tax Auditor, you will:


• Independently conduct and effectively finalize both simple and complex desk audits.

• Respond to taxpayers and other customers in a timely and professional
manner.

• Provide research and analysis for assigned tax issues and projects.

• Prepare and submit all reports completely, accurately, and timely.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.




This position is located in our Central Office in downtown Richmond, Virginia.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule once fully trained. After training, hybrid schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in office and Monday and Friday telework. 

The anticipated hiring range is up to $60,000, commensurate with experience.


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 and up to two days of telework per week.
• 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Virginia and federal tax laws, forms, schedules, and filing procedures

• Demonstrated ability to obtain information from one or more sources to reach a proper conclusion

• Experience analyzing or auditing tax or financial records, manual or system generated to determine proper tax liabilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar in a concise and clear style

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to complete assigned tasks

• Experience using a Windows-based computer and Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Considerations

• Working knowledge of accounting and audit terminology, techniques, and formal theory of accounting

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize duties and handle multiple tasks

• Professional experience in preparing and/or reviewing individual income tax returns

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to 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.

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.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume’.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov