State Tax Auditor

Title: State Tax Auditor

State Role Title: Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Teleworkers

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Tax is seeking to hire multiple Tax Auditors in the Central Virginia area to conduct audits on businesses to determine their compliance with Virginia state tax laws. The emphasis will be on Virginia Sales and Use Tax.

The Auditor, using generally accepted auditing standards, reviews taxpayer and business records and other source documents needed to determine if the taxpayer is compliant with the tax laws of Virginia. The Auditor also develops audits and assessments, educates taxpayers, and ensures the collection and remittance of payments are the appropriate amount of tax due to the Commonwealth of Virginia.


Prior to applying for this position, please note this position is home-based and candidates must currently reside in one of the following Central Virginia areas:

Counties of Albemarle, Amelia, Buckingham, Charles City, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Fluvanna, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, New Kent, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George

Cities of Charlottesville, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg, Richmond

*No relocation costs are covered



Local daily travel is required to the taxpayer’s business location. Daily travel expenses and any overnight travel expenses are covered by Virginia Tax.


The anticipated starting annual salary range for this position is up to $60,000, 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 currently reside in one of the following Central Virginia areas:

Counties of Albemarle, Amelia, Buckingham, Charles City, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Fluvanna, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, New Kent, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George

Cities of Charlottesville, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg, Richmond


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

Public sector / government accounting or auditing experience

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.

Internet Speed Test: To test the speed of your internet connection, from your home computer go to www.speedof.me and click the “Start Test” icon. A download speed of 3MB or higher, an upload speed of 1MB or higher and maximum latency of 100ms is REQUIRED. Applicants selected for an interview will be required to provide this information.

PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application. In order to facilitate our screening process, please complete the application. An attached resume can be included but cannot be used in lieu of a completed application.

Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position.

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 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