Tax Auditor A

Title: Tax Auditor A

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

The Virginia Department of Taxation is seeking to hire a Tax Auditor to conduct audits on businesses to determine their compliance with Virginia tax laws. The emphasis will be on Virginia Withholding Tax and the misclassification of workers.

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.

The Auditor will research, gather and analyze a variety of data to identify abnormalities and trends. The Auditor will use Structured Query Language (SQL) to extract data from databases.


Prior to applying for this position, please note this position is home-based and candidates must currently reside within 125 miles of Richmond, VA.

*No relocation costs are covered

This position is home-based, but occasional travel is required to the taxpayer’s business location and may include occasional overnight stays.  Overnight travel work expenses are covered by Virginia Tax.  

The anticipated salary for this position is commensurate with experience up to $60,000. 


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 within 125 miles of Richmond, VA

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

Advanced skills, knowledge or ability in areas of taxes, audit, accounting or other relevant fields

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. Selected candidates require a valid Driver’s License.

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

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.

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